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 2351202 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352590 epoch_slot_no: 19790 block_no: 2351092 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-03-22 11:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed222a37774fc9f0a33ca2c40b6ad462c396c2bfc23f4097b52eca321df7c24cBlock Operator
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