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 2350418 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2351806 epoch_slot_no: 19006 block_no: 2350308 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2464 time: 2019-03-22 07:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa60449b19df02b1fc9a85c53e7651a82d0d6ffaad7c68a9b5eeb22e4bf31d9a0Block Operator
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