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 2351408 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2352796 epoch_slot_no: 19996 block_no: 2351298 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10071 time: 2019-03-22 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe428067d2b67e3f030ed59d519df2c41fdd0bcc140348ac423641f5bc8389757Block Operator
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