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 2352345 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2353733 epoch_slot_no: 20933 block_no: 2352235 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2591 time: 2019-03-22 18:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dec59074c50be5d146d96fa2d17a416da005131f370bbf8d13d177f640f272cBlock Operator
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