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 2353838 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355225 epoch_slot_no: 825 block_no: 2353727 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2624 time: 2019-03-23 02:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf9ba04d697d352e23156b6e817f51cb84bf5f7d2bbc1dd73c36762a1cfed055Block Operator
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