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 2350813 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352201 epoch_slot_no: 19401 block_no: 2350703 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-22 09:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8be9957ba1d1653b55d544a6bc7e8ccfbc632d0e42038f079c539ff0c9fcad86Block Operator
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