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 2350456 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2351844 epoch_slot_no: 19044 block_no: 2350346 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1930 time: 2019-03-22 07:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c10b1caa8a8fbb5178fd408196ccc7d2cbbe3c14c87825504ef110e20704275Block Operator
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