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 2355725 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2357112 epoch_slot_no: 2712 block_no: 2355614 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7122 time: 2019-03-23 12:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xceef0b2c87039f9f5b0fda5c5a70b3e0ce89291f48571f2dc24d4aa1714169f9Block Operator
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