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 2354388 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355775 epoch_slot_no: 1375 block_no: 2354277 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1698 time: 2019-03-23 05:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45cb7b9def7db48de2c333bd8a965ed4c08e08f7b35757ce729fad147cf57a5aBlock Operator
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