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 2354510 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2355897 epoch_slot_no: 1497 block_no: 2354399 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2598 time: 2019-03-23 06:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb20eb54d57394e72b9464e1b497a72341300f7d377290f6483d28cd20ce83da0Block Operator
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