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 2353446 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354833 epoch_slot_no: 433 block_no: 2353335 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-03-23 00:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x020411ce760c628467121b269c394308df8b65ea822b0865c235806372c879ffBlock Operator
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