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 2353032 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354419 epoch_slot_no: 19 block_no: 2352921 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1561 time: 2019-03-22 21:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89e80346d800d0f724e1b282aa08e7f7ea8551f012716b53876a5292d249038dBlock Operator
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