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 2356304 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357691 epoch_slot_no: 3291 block_no: 2356193 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2708 time: 2019-03-23 16:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x157541264e31ab655412bd5295ea0cb3d0295c882630aa106f5c1c814b3de673Block Operator
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