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 2352512 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2353900 epoch_slot_no: 21100 block_no: 2352402 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-22 18:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56e1ad9ff6a0136faf88c43a0e93d5503664b2b83ca20128a077e7f1c140ffedBlock Operator
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