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 2352432 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2353820 epoch_slot_no: 21020 block_no: 2352322 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1203 time: 2019-03-22 18:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3db5261d9b55cfde7973e3a83a15141f189268cef7786f6b10b1349459bd3a38Block Operator
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