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 2356000 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2357387 epoch_slot_no: 2987 block_no: 2355889 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4381 time: 2019-03-23 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2eab2b7ec96338b38f45b0e563fc1f46bc87455f12795171189f528ee3bab99bBlock Operator
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