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 2350699 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2352087 epoch_slot_no: 19287 block_no: 2350589 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8215 time: 2019-03-22 08:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dc80d67bdba4614c2302c1f4493caec15d08e7f60cb7a53ad1f32772e480c53Block Operator
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