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 2351110 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2352498 epoch_slot_no: 19698 block_no: 2351000 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5402 time: 2019-03-22 11:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcae9bfb5cad753187490e3c654a961ae3741704c883c6e3ad73c99ce2087b8fBlock Operator
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