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 2351048 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2352436 epoch_slot_no: 19636 block_no: 2350938 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10514 time: 2019-03-22 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed960c396d535db33d61e7b8334e091fe2e95885f45adb86b794469e246d2521Block Operator
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