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 2356457 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2357844 epoch_slot_no: 3444 block_no: 2356346 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6714 time: 2019-03-23 16:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ed7738d70a22aba2b21fb27e0a4025104e55af919d05579bf466d6087e7ca09Block Operator
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