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 2352812 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354200 epoch_slot_no: 21400 block_no: 2352702 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 940 time: 2019-03-22 20:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08eeaf0f5383de548f2f649762e186095840826150afeb6e4d3412438e9f1b09Block Operator
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