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 2356769 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358156 epoch_slot_no: 3756 block_no: 2356658 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-23 18:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8a6e2b9e2b57e28a5812417e4810c997eaf498affdc946136fdd6650c6791f8Block Operator
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