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 2354305 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355692 epoch_slot_no: 1292 block_no: 2354194 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2296 time: 2019-03-23 04:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04f563e758ce420d3a899abb869d900dd055ce4b7c8d453ae8b72102bec6e950Block Operator
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