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 2351726 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2353114 epoch_slot_no: 20314 block_no: 2351616 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8633 time: 2019-03-22 14:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa0650a223b6fb98622fe89de75bdcf25af3598fb5d6ed9c29f2e7bc5c5ebde3Block Operator
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