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 2353090 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354477 epoch_slot_no: 77 block_no: 2352979 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2019-03-22 22:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17b9eafa39087a4473607c88cfb2e7443610d8546b2f0fa36b0b53d4ba08b27bBlock Operator
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