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 2356258 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357645 epoch_slot_no: 3245 block_no: 2356147 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2010 time: 2019-03-23 15:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc37fa8a5a36595e9a24e2f855b19b215411e6a943ffbdbbceab568ef6d8035aBlock Operator
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