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 2351097 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352485 epoch_slot_no: 19685 block_no: 2350987 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2019-03-22 11:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0582ce571f7972f108d69dda672468d708961647073bef8f81ebf66745799127Block Operator
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