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 2353443 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2354830 epoch_slot_no: 430 block_no: 2353332 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1925 time: 2019-03-23 00:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d181acef9ad097eea3d47dbe32ac8d0d17dc2b429bb290b5c9c13483640b89cBlock Operator
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