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 2355317 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2356704 epoch_slot_no: 2304 block_no: 2355206 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2019-03-23 10:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa685ce9f34b0dbec08fcc1f0b2103aa4121e2da0f965cc8e30b33bdd06534280Block Operator
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