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 2353930 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355317 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 2353819 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2834 time: 2019-03-23 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8bed3270fc25695d65ec5432717cfd2c734d14d87eb22f46e574bac5f473bd5Block Operator
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