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 2350476 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2351864 epoch_slot_no: 19064 block_no: 2350366 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5678 time: 2019-03-22 07:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76b6bafec0206cf56665b270c200a1df9524d4d5a29dea53c1b724a65f8b4b78Block Operator
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