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 2354880 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2356267 epoch_slot_no: 1867 block_no: 2354769 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 992 time: 2019-03-23 08:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x552ed173d462074a6d8dfddbbb28cffd65e3add909b5acf974a8e7fedd5c3e8cBlock Operator
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