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 2355910 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2357297 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 2355799 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4457 time: 2019-03-23 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x418a06dee2ed444b6ec2be985800d8a17621a451dcf8010f3d0ec434d35c5f86Block Operator
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