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 2356484 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2357871 epoch_slot_no: 3471 block_no: 2356373 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1394 time: 2019-03-23 17:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x959b7b42754b1490d73772ca2cb997f5c8dbcc03ee5a5613db66bb03a755dba2Block Operator
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