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 2350308 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2351696 epoch_slot_no: 18896 block_no: 2350198 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1375 time: 2019-03-22 06:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8dcfc6088bf7cbfe0ec469abb52ced7710ffd7b8dd92a0822a94ae483ee66b1Block Operator
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