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 2350522 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2351910 epoch_slot_no: 19110 block_no: 2350412 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1847 time: 2019-03-22 07:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4954e34cc50cd2fdc744b06888761bcc3e3428eecc622e4fe70f0f8ac705f45Block Operator
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