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 2354343 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355730 epoch_slot_no: 1330 block_no: 2354232 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5563 time: 2019-03-23 05:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94de94989443546c37d940a1b8726d009238d1754ddbfb9492785d895db6359eBlock Operator
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