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 2353687 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355074 epoch_slot_no: 674 block_no: 2353576 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1735 time: 2019-03-23 01:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99d48eb43a55e1b1a9403e6c0be701db8a774e3ac89978f7f3d78ae8ec5f2c05Block Operator
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