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 2353579 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2354966 epoch_slot_no: 566 block_no: 2353468 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1361 time: 2019-03-23 00:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x401ea419eb1f7776becb4c6c6c006d6b434fc0208568539be6a88bb9808c6426Block Operator
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