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 2356300 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2357687 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 2356189 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12617 time: 2019-03-23 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88eb635eb6edbe225b174c67c23816b133e96beba3bda6f15907edb0b74de0e3Block Operator
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