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 2352190 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2353578 epoch_slot_no: 20778 block_no: 2352080 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2476 time: 2019-03-22 17:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f9eecfbef5e0ece785f332d3dd48060ae8fb89acaaab250f8d4c8c4d52e16ddBlock Operator
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