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 2354273 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355660 epoch_slot_no: 1260 block_no: 2354162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1320 time: 2019-03-23 04:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe7c1a1ec38b8484dbc99c8d9937d243c9eec5445bf23766b1d1ba236cb3d447Block Operator
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