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 2350538 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2351926 epoch_slot_no: 19126 block_no: 2350428 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4285 time: 2019-03-22 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4115d343f7049163d0da7eeb9958c0e4c0514a4a965d1ea1f5fa16aad83bf14Block Operator
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