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 2350508 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2351896 epoch_slot_no: 19096 block_no: 2350398 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 18936 time: 2019-03-22 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32bd69a7d8e43fc3eb9d1ade451879d9b74657694354430eea4edbf5d2827d15Block Operator
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