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 2354312 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355699 epoch_slot_no: 1299 block_no: 2354201 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5139 time: 2019-03-23 04:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41347d8036f8e7382f9747de87ca57415bdff6865aa18eba71f93015d96056ceBlock Operator
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