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 2354208 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355595 epoch_slot_no: 1195 block_no: 2354097 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2110 time: 2019-03-23 04:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2b16761fa60d7376d0612e89d3b005582ea8a20b155d390ad024f22523534e1Block Operator
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