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 2353420 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2354807 epoch_slot_no: 407 block_no: 2353309 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1896 time: 2019-03-23 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb35f1c0b143e4bfbe9fea8d0bfdb6c1f8ec83b339f6cda784deb6a7bde0f8b85Block Operator
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