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 2353061 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354448 epoch_slot_no: 48 block_no: 2352950 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2019-03-22 22:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a32727f6c501e71b60233ad7a8c3f1b28bff2f18b4d4cfff7c948ab4e2c8eaaBlock Operator
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