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 2356273 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2357660 epoch_slot_no: 3260 block_no: 2356162 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4831 time: 2019-03-23 15:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9378a2dd9a895d3768aca616c24056a380b9809abd52c37a7293e563a73c203fBlock Operator
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