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 2354760 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2356147 epoch_slot_no: 1747 block_no: 2354649 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-03-23 07:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e909c077c880ac82e5fb26e07aa39dd84a6a6f12c615c65077fb8cbeb12b8c0Block Operator
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