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 2354877 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2356264 epoch_slot_no: 1864 block_no: 2354766 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2658 time: 2019-03-23 08:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8d5af8a29e059a8fe6c7b2dc3b27be0aa73b548329fa91d668e9a3aeff8b879Block Operator
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