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 2354071 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355458 epoch_slot_no: 1058 block_no: 2353960 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-03-23 03:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8890435974c081193aa28230006ec7f528b87d82f9e7ffa4286ad699c1dc9bcBlock Operator
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