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 2355549 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2356936 epoch_slot_no: 2536 block_no: 2355438 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4629 time: 2019-03-23 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cca8b2ec6dba9f6a6677f4926dce7afe828ac8eaec582d47d0eddd0a4fdbc61Block Operator
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