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 2354434 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2355821 epoch_slot_no: 1421 block_no: 2354323 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2212 time: 2019-03-23 05:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95b1f505e1a2fabd85f7f3e18133541ba725db6823b1cff2ce3aa9b1a15c6530Block Operator
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