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 2353239 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2354626 epoch_slot_no: 226 block_no: 2353128 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2451 time: 2019-03-22 23:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0285cf8bf09ca0fccfc034997aae005d902c688a07ee646e5860eb910bacd8dBlock Operator
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