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 2351568 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352956 epoch_slot_no: 20156 block_no: 2351458 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1379 time: 2019-03-22 13:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9f6b7bc23e933079ea622729980613238470e60b0f3ab6421635b21cda8e47bBlock Operator
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