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 2351735 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2353123 epoch_slot_no: 20323 block_no: 2351625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6100 time: 2019-03-22 14:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f69ed7f7887dba5e7a7957ce6240789c16db9c56891867dfddf3972be55eaebBlock Operator
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