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 2353599 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2354986 epoch_slot_no: 586 block_no: 2353488 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4274 time: 2019-03-23 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf793f88b17ec1b357bc2b3f448a49a1a21dd270c20e6380e2b3162436c16ee79Block Operator
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