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 2352128 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2353516 epoch_slot_no: 20716 block_no: 2352018 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5720 time: 2019-03-22 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9f07fa49f26c70a455943fbfbf68e3f6b5e84f05134588ceb406b31a6fc04a7Block Operator
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