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 2351156 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352544 epoch_slot_no: 19744 block_no: 2351046 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1732 time: 2019-03-22 11:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x929295e365d1e4a247240f24fd8b42300f18c295b9d9105e3935fe66829f52d8Block Operator
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