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 2353077 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2354464 epoch_slot_no: 64 block_no: 2352966 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2908 time: 2019-03-22 22:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41c5e21a21bfcae97b5c7aa4c3044d9cef2d1b3825bcc4def70e2159a7c608c1Block Operator
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