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 2354142 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355529 epoch_slot_no: 1129 block_no: 2354031 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2019-03-23 04:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb67a02785b8d163544fdedc7914cfb774a5e537d70f0f195e5d9d1a184b19f2aBlock Operator
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