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 2354260 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355647 epoch_slot_no: 1247 block_no: 2354149 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1497 time: 2019-03-23 04:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17ebf679816f82b2ede287fe2af6b554b6394b6b606d0d752694d8aef6f368b9Block Operator
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