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 2350836 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2352224 epoch_slot_no: 19424 block_no: 2350726 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4735 time: 2019-03-22 09:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3be42b127f229699c258a72ee2440b51c81339cdc86456734ebbfd4c54aa8e77Block Operator
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