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 2352056 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2353444 epoch_slot_no: 20644 block_no: 2351946 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2029 time: 2019-03-22 16:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f609bed308c1d4e8b8d20325868d790c4af8566f4a53ae84ab9e38f85ddd0aaBlock Operator
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