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 2355565 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2356952 epoch_slot_no: 2552 block_no: 2355454 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-03-23 11:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0b9a82bd1a4a7df3b0ade51b347c2e5c6d9204175b49fe85e1a7c082bda4350Block Operator
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