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 2356324 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2357711 epoch_slot_no: 3311 block_no: 2356213 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1206 time: 2019-03-23 16:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab61b4e48e2479c34dff31f71418a7a54dcbc16e136f832079080360c99a3d7fBlock Operator
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