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 2356024 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357411 epoch_slot_no: 3011 block_no: 2355913 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-03-23 14:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7397ff75b07e2225a0f24b841c854a9657663aadd882e9e33546f25708e166abBlock Operator
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