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 2354205 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355592 epoch_slot_no: 1192 block_no: 2354094 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4149 time: 2019-03-23 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff05839566166dbceb74ffd5ddbdfe672e0d4d7ee82e2e44dac3afbeea6202a0Block Operator
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