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 2356076 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357463 epoch_slot_no: 3063 block_no: 2355965 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2010 time: 2019-03-23 14:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf37a2d4cbe7a4dd682f0b35c25e31bf3ebd3f3c6642b31ad76367bbea6f9b806Block Operator
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