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 2353473 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2354860 epoch_slot_no: 460 block_no: 2353362 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-03-23 00:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x178c3b02b8cdf669603b058b19b26ff68cb4bf0c483cb414f2e1bcb637223bc3Block Operator
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