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 2354006 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355393 epoch_slot_no: 993 block_no: 2353895 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 988 time: 2019-03-23 03:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66c51ab96b5d2adae72a75917f2d68acdc484f174424536259c4d7c2d98b0c4bBlock Operator
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