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 2351831 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2353219 epoch_slot_no: 20419 block_no: 2351721 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2611 time: 2019-03-22 15:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a74b42ef4e1875095f7bdefb63025070fe1a61c3dc9f949b86c99cb2b54c486Block Operator
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