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 2356062 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2357449 epoch_slot_no: 3049 block_no: 2355951 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5550 time: 2019-03-23 14:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf85345ef8861c8817e30819dfecfed42f72bcfc2e2ae8f0b9eb8facda75a9f66Block Operator
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