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 2356270 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2357657 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 2356159 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8077 time: 2019-03-23 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5248fb8be68c73ccec8b56ea296678dc100ddb061eec4093ff058ba796e20b6cBlock Operator
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