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 2355382 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2356769 epoch_slot_no: 2369 block_no: 2355271 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2019-03-23 10:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x636714da3fc7a45fa349a6a4e1bf27a9d326168b955a42b688f9be7dfe170d36Block Operator
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