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 2356299 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2357686 epoch_slot_no: 3286 block_no: 2356188 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 14682 time: 2019-03-23 16:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x974875738dcefb0316888dde9192139dffaa14b0134a0312919b7ab32a11cb00Block Operator
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