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 2355679 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2357066 epoch_slot_no: 2666 block_no: 2355568 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3110 time: 2019-03-23 12:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf375c539bf203201b48074f3a61e4127439f033a8110240df737907ee1377dc7Block Operator
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