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 2354738 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2356125 epoch_slot_no: 1725 block_no: 2354627 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1395 time: 2019-03-23 07:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83341af8fa6d2302b202af57d4e2789c738f04483fc59c3eb911d1f5b054b1beBlock Operator
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