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 2356182 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357569 epoch_slot_no: 3169 block_no: 2356071 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2408 time: 2019-03-23 15:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x075164e0a2bb28c8b58e8c99aa28b74cb9ec85cdc4cb7df301ce73e888c8d80eBlock Operator
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