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 2356346 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2357733 epoch_slot_no: 3333 block_no: 2356235 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1887 time: 2019-03-23 16:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab442c3f2ae1da0376d2c42f0362ad8be16dad0cf2d005077f4887a8f0bf8290Block Operator
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