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 2355355 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2356742 epoch_slot_no: 2342 block_no: 2355244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-03-23 10:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc069e95428df8d2a1173d01086ba01206e37a41adb847ceaf5f6a192ec25fc36Block Operator
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