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 2353992 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355379 epoch_slot_no: 979 block_no: 2353881 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4011 time: 2019-03-23 03:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdee06079e8a56524e837c93cdc69e2ba0ffa784d9a1ab2e6e5365704082ce8b5Block Operator
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