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 2350134 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2351522 epoch_slot_no: 18722 block_no: 2350024 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1707 time: 2019-03-22 05:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17b1a6c9a8bfb78af03f240316815ee0c056e2986d0543270bbf4bb83f31d9e0Block Operator
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