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 2356335 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2357722 epoch_slot_no: 3322 block_no: 2356224 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6101 time: 2019-03-23 16:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08f9f0f149c6d2dee4ed94e7a7885844db6d1d93d09b6e9ed737d141366664eeBlock Operator
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