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 2355010 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2356397 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 2354899 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6052 time: 2019-03-23 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7da7dc499b1807eeb747ad90df675832f984f8403ed01a3f221308ac479d8d77Block Operator
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