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 2350358 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2351746 epoch_slot_no: 18946 block_no: 2350248 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3195 time: 2019-03-22 07:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x422222f0b8a8639835fd65ac58271049578bcd6ebb5fd57cc5eff00513146bd8Block Operator
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