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 2353959 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2355346 epoch_slot_no: 946 block_no: 2353848 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2199 time: 2019-03-23 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6441068d97b751b2df37d1e31ac73869e4bb4a13f0fe402d9526babcea6639dBlock Operator
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