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 2356137 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357524 epoch_slot_no: 3124 block_no: 2356026 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2019-03-23 15:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bdf78018ac5cc6ec272714dd0fefc4e6a35152908128efae574f2d70a434e6bBlock Operator
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