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 2352619 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354007 epoch_slot_no: 21207 block_no: 2352509 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1724 time: 2019-03-22 19:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x586d17e065c8f8bb2907c4e85caa6ecbed2f9d1b67d33bc19be046f15770bc20Block Operator
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