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 2355930 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357317 epoch_slot_no: 2917 block_no: 2355819 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-23 13:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fb9066f52f41d89e9d39db29b8b88fa9233ae1003e9dddfcf81c90e5061ecb4Block Operator
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