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 2353855 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355242 epoch_slot_no: 842 block_no: 2353744 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5852 time: 2019-03-23 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdf536332faa576310ff112f68c2d4431fc92647725c150f1b97c3a28b155284Block Operator
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