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 2356765 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358152 epoch_slot_no: 3752 block_no: 2356654 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2300 time: 2019-03-23 18:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2360d18dfee0f7a2aa0d33b71516af8fc27005f390022d682a98dad8997a6568Block Operator
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