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 2352789 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354177 epoch_slot_no: 21377 block_no: 2352679 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-22 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x820f01adf3991e456ad8e9391315715e700ee3a2b9bd76aebb9615a0d61580cfBlock Operator
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