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 2355009 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2356396 epoch_slot_no: 1996 block_no: 2354898 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1756 time: 2019-03-23 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64058d3e20692181b6e0afddc01d664f718a8dce8b1dac4330a50fc42c28223aBlock Operator
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