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 2354358 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355745 epoch_slot_no: 1345 block_no: 2354247 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2724 time: 2019-03-23 05:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c50671c93104fd8a03eabda11db25e1528623b4f501d5a3a57d878c8d93ea96Block Operator
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