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 2351883 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2353271 epoch_slot_no: 20471 block_no: 2351773 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2019-03-22 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5badc1f247ae2654aea5b7414d4d4d28313d4145ac70b0e015611a611f78ba66Block Operator
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