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 2353727 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355114 epoch_slot_no: 714 block_no: 2353616 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 914 time: 2019-03-23 01:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dede9471c6c6a8c7a74f901de5cd92ed3aec29248a92f78518566ef64d4072eBlock Operator
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