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 2355710 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357097 epoch_slot_no: 2697 block_no: 2355599 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1698 time: 2019-03-23 12:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe127597db1f39b0e84e525359c52141ce309763561af2a9e847d71a5f9472c42Block Operator
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