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 2354219 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355606 epoch_slot_no: 1206 block_no: 2354108 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-03-23 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf41e11eb98bc76efc1174d410d7a367010e3bb6f04ca85626a806fc5e2b92c2fBlock Operator
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