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 2351447 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352835 epoch_slot_no: 20035 block_no: 2351337 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-22 13:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0166e45da92896ada4433feb1a5ffbeedde2abc0e95d153f4e4bc8bec802cd4dBlock Operator
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