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 2356241 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357628 epoch_slot_no: 3228 block_no: 2356130 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1210 time: 2019-03-23 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x299ad370ad63b42c234bff152c2e5d8bbe4f8d71a80d1191dffe2b819c15cec1Block Operator
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