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 2352371 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2353759 epoch_slot_no: 20959 block_no: 2352261 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-22 18:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4afc6c0f9c030bc0ebe617493459d89d589c0ee00cd6bb87a65244a03c1fe68Block Operator
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