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 2351827 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2353215 epoch_slot_no: 20415 block_no: 2351717 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2561 time: 2019-03-22 15:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c25b8362a762b0c172eb70178d391a5745d6abfb972c384ab2b1aeb8f8939dbBlock Operator
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