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 2356773 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358160 epoch_slot_no: 3760 block_no: 2356662 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-03-23 18:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf71dea6aac03be4a18e1c3d0f22b008af8511c46d0bcb35154c2e9de541e7ee5Block Operator
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