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 2356480 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2357867 epoch_slot_no: 3467 block_no: 2356369 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2205 time: 2019-03-23 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe046a9e2495f0f2285ff970635628997a9764342bb4e78d5b432e755fa3c379bBlock Operator
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