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 2356450 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2357837 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 2356339 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7727 time: 2019-03-23 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60f7a23242f5c9dd388974a07451d1384bfdef8a06010b2391335a6a85664840Block Operator
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