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 2353184 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354571 epoch_slot_no: 171 block_no: 2353073 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2109 time: 2019-03-22 22:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4d6bc7d66dff472766f820a92b36486d4626059d501c89cc3ad4f0adf2e3373Block Operator
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