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 2356031 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2357418 epoch_slot_no: 3018 block_no: 2355920 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2019-03-23 14:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa79b0a41a5542783bcfa30e9fe4eed46a6c8dc88d235af2e31c4ef110a908f09Block Operator
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