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 2351873 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2353261 epoch_slot_no: 20461 block_no: 2351763 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2262 time: 2019-03-22 15:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1eb73ad72c9e9376f7d7516d0b9b55c98d6f2e714d25eb9c2c66ecdebdd4791Block Operator
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