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 2352558 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2353946 epoch_slot_no: 21146 block_no: 2352448 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2586 time: 2019-03-22 19:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95eb851bf964c932ad0a15c0e517871a7f4ae7894647cef4a78fde9cbf8aa8eaBlock Operator
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