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 2351324 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352712 epoch_slot_no: 19912 block_no: 2351214 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3530 time: 2019-03-22 12:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x785d3ca501bbd373f1038afbcbfbcafd9e2aebb3ff8a38e4b18b5357258f8e8cBlock Operator
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