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 2351553 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2352941 epoch_slot_no: 20141 block_no: 2351443 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4434 time: 2019-03-22 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78875d2ba4abe147027d478dee62c29471dcdd09615525941db54337fea82ca7Block Operator
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