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 2350170 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2351558 epoch_slot_no: 18758 block_no: 2350060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-22 05:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c9d95b26413bd9054ae367e933abdd2530c5d0131f3e7a2439a0a9978761800Block Operator
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