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 2350415 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2351803 epoch_slot_no: 19003 block_no: 2350305 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6494 time: 2019-03-22 07:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c0bf804e61467164bd40541ad90465a612f9ed3000f7d20aa7eeb49c3daaea9Block Operator
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