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 2350684 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2352072 epoch_slot_no: 19272 block_no: 2350574 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6683 time: 2019-03-22 08:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95322749ac386acd617f92c22eabcc0f25968ccf8892327141a73637f0a04530Block Operator
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