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 2354240 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355627 epoch_slot_no: 1227 block_no: 2354129 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2019-03-23 04:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31a73f2ec718e611b7381ff3635a9fdc4a8fb8f6c6137fc13ab94b2a2d08da3eBlock Operator
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