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 2356365 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2357752 epoch_slot_no: 3352 block_no: 2356254 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2363 time: 2019-03-23 16:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e2910c97a28225f7eb49ad4da0de1c00a81798df63d960c2ba6798bae453f73Block Operator
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