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 2350303 Details
Epoch: 108Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 2351691
epoch_slot_no: 18891
block_no: 2350193
slot_leader_id: 7
size: 3477
time: 2019-03-22 06:41:51
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x83389984c3868c7b6cb4d93763d5b03b555bcb183b193a935cdfb3598c84c8a8
Block Operator
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