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 2351436 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2352824 epoch_slot_no: 20024 block_no: 2351326 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2019-03-22 12:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ef61c72856c2536365303907061ce220a9ed6a17c7c9d153ef1fb61bd26dc6eBlock Operator
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