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 2351528 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2352916 epoch_slot_no: 20116 block_no: 2351418 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-22 13:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a6091cc95e19a7a02271548e044f07a9a823d0730aa3195cb67ebed5f550e8dBlock Operator
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