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 2355483 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2356870 epoch_slot_no: 2470 block_no: 2355372 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-23 11:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c8432005cf2a1c5fc8c9e78b53b1582034b32b160225417df747d5dbf806711Block Operator
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