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 2352848 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2354236 epoch_slot_no: 21436 block_no: 2352738 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7491 time: 2019-03-22 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7791bd34e904581d754f21575902a2df15f6d0e27ed72121ab8c556a5522a7c2Block Operator
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