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 2352452 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2353840 epoch_slot_no: 21040 block_no: 2352342 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2065 time: 2019-03-22 18:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0af82645bddc059591fcc4d4f1ce79c47ac739c8479327efe6e24befbd39840Block Operator
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