A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2349996 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2351384 epoch_slot_no: 18584 block_no: 2349886 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2295 time: 2019-03-22 04:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x933962a10e24aaf28380cc6e3e8036c96f16f678324fec87fb4256afe2cf81eaBlock Operator
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