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 2355339 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2356726 epoch_slot_no: 2326 block_no: 2355228 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-03-23 10:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedd6a76dafd4e9c1aa1faab1defacf4b28127afd99a0aa8e5d0b66075a69672dBlock Operator
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