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 2350397 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2351785 epoch_slot_no: 18985 block_no: 2350287 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-03-22 07:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36727d9e783808b9ca3b5dbbab4931fff2eede0ab34e5a5db4926630072b2af1Block Operator
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