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 2353900 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355287 epoch_slot_no: 887 block_no: 2353789 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3145 time: 2019-03-23 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4985e24505442a532e98eadd1670619769748b6a453baead3448666ca4273d22Block Operator
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