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 2354319 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2355706 epoch_slot_no: 1306 block_no: 2354208 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3369 time: 2019-03-23 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4f55ab76492ecd10f9c7efaa0ed1eb98001678c17f158b9e928ea2034fd77a1Block Operator
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