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 2354141 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2355528 epoch_slot_no: 1128 block_no: 2354030 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2465 time: 2019-03-23 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef495969396adad675f2051ba6c8bb20e0a4eb21d4a6157a9d1d42a5fbd7ced6Block Operator
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