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 2354008 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355395 epoch_slot_no: 995 block_no: 2353897 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-03-23 03:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd099056791e263fa3bf2bdc910c4a1d3f8ed9133c67bb8431bb784651fe06b10Block Operator
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