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 2351412 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2352800 epoch_slot_no: 20000 block_no: 2351302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1797 time: 2019-03-22 12:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x418a80c737edf577a7bd4c0579f4448404479b93af3d5c1a4d7c7f7b9b16bffaBlock Operator
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