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 2356119 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2357506 epoch_slot_no: 3106 block_no: 2356008 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3379 time: 2019-03-23 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9995c2399c90a29540c6710b6512cb89848d051d62edabb1c7243b0295d8f414Block Operator
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