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 2352878 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2354266 epoch_slot_no: 21466 block_no: 2352768 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2827 time: 2019-03-22 21:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53381947644106e086a9ec28a7cbcb78e033789beed1f69e009fc7e1e9f5b1ffBlock Operator
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