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 2356840 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358227 epoch_slot_no: 3827 block_no: 2356729 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2477 time: 2019-03-23 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8f178da77bc4cb95d9efb8044c9cc24ad8c1cca608f0ae120b1b457f384b1efBlock Operator
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