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 2352508 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2353896 epoch_slot_no: 21096 block_no: 2352398 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-22 18:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe06869479b8c5ec0183639b88e7b51fab489bd9cfb9ac970a4a9ca7ffa24db99Block Operator
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