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 2351596 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2352984 epoch_slot_no: 20184 block_no: 2351486 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1116 time: 2019-03-22 13:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb29e9bd378d35c670ecfeae7cd57a3b69f2d7ecbaa4dcac1a56dd49ac348310cBlock Operator
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