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 2353143 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354530 epoch_slot_no: 130 block_no: 2353032 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-22 22:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68f9def55f20d39c7514f7d18961648719d559551253aa80bf5354f2f61ca13bBlock Operator
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