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 2355369 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2356756 epoch_slot_no: 2356 block_no: 2355258 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4280 time: 2019-03-23 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7379f4931c88768ecaf490ec55c334e563c1cb073ae5c36c8dc5e149e02d5f36Block Operator
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