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 2351461 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352849 epoch_slot_no: 20049 block_no: 2351351 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-03-22 13:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe919149dbedc2fb607ff43b3c1bbc1bbf6546de0d039735ccd02c963ca40a5b8Block Operator
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