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 2356822 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358209 epoch_slot_no: 3809 block_no: 2356711 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1345 time: 2019-03-23 18:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87854ab27495f3551a0c655d39d97a8c01969528a231a9d2016288fd7aa3f010Block Operator
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