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 2350410 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2351798 epoch_slot_no: 18998 block_no: 2350300 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2019-03-22 07:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd837da978bc7c36650a3243afc2e226a8acd50121e9e7dc3c9b2d3e0827a4adaBlock Operator
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