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 2353866 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355253 epoch_slot_no: 853 block_no: 2353755 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1304 time: 2019-03-23 02:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21d62c0ae6123d37c98c4fd9d5c2c56b63a01ddb09ce5200a2eba4400c280640Block Operator
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