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 2351019 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352407 epoch_slot_no: 19607 block_no: 2350909 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2624 time: 2019-03-22 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd36222744dc87e6df4e9405da6dfa66bb68a3f8a9743f038d46edc69134ebfd1Block Operator
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