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 2352429 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2353817 epoch_slot_no: 21017 block_no: 2352319 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1650 time: 2019-03-22 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5bc0b87532d8fd0e5b73adfb20ded3944b7a9c4695b9f5944c8e09429605f0dBlock Operator
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