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 2356487 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2357874 epoch_slot_no: 3474 block_no: 2356376 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7188 time: 2019-03-23 17:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa98fe1489070887c094e37adf47de4c1aa23752e5a77982d725aa531a6704ffBlock Operator
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