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 2350866 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352254 epoch_slot_no: 19454 block_no: 2350756 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2628 time: 2019-03-22 09:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50d378667cb3b6542ce1efa6079318de3f802c8d83b7bb832a5dcc92a42efe2bBlock Operator
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