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 2350714 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2352102 epoch_slot_no: 19302 block_no: 2350604 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8175 time: 2019-03-22 08:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e4422e5fbd23030f9bf11c8f6809ebcec9cd8053f2ec7c3a5accc62a0b8a962Block Operator
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