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 2353985 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355372 epoch_slot_no: 972 block_no: 2353874 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1571 time: 2019-03-23 03:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60d2454cfdf435a472f81e9e2d057c5f248e3d0ec16fe466ba9a336d665b4e55Block Operator
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