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 2350534 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2351922 epoch_slot_no: 19122 block_no: 2350424 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2062 time: 2019-03-22 07:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd27a787dbdd008a629c898980dfda4e8095aa95db3134135621060a4dd7ccc9cBlock Operator
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