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 2355847 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2357234 epoch_slot_no: 2834 block_no: 2355736 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5794 time: 2019-03-23 13:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6462fa3d47ebcd88156a2cbf6f8af6e9b29ff2c0cee82ef60015a087e4f8b5b8Block Operator
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