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 2353153 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2354540 epoch_slot_no: 140 block_no: 2353042 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4055 time: 2019-03-22 22:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x000437a75beac0db0479e342af49ff592c2b88f9133b84731257d43e5ad54726Block Operator
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