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 2356521 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2357908 epoch_slot_no: 3508 block_no: 2356410 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7903 time: 2019-03-23 17:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84d52b9d9229706fdde7fb0bd1f599b7a8f3b83b35f641f6d24d3ba69ee6b6c6Block Operator
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