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 2354139 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2355526 epoch_slot_no: 1126 block_no: 2354028 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4274 time: 2019-03-23 04:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9cc89d22ab0fa9d6c0eec6bb9b363f91e1254ba54501d0c1f8ce9596bebce0fBlock Operator
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