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 2353016 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2354403 epoch_slot_no: 3 block_no: 2352905 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3669 time: 2019-03-22 21:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28ed017205a1a5cf7b1f825680a2d37868c22d963dbe946b72fb241cc3a9e853Block Operator
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