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 2354068 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355455 epoch_slot_no: 1055 block_no: 2353957 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2825 time: 2019-03-23 03:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3ab908a96866d3b950f35797018711c9adf07bfeeb855132a41300ec86e0d04Block Operator
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