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 2356868 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2358255 epoch_slot_no: 3855 block_no: 2356757 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2977 time: 2019-03-23 19:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54fe0e1f381639721a15519b7e58afd0cf0863bf2de969752af9aed96ff0e15aBlock Operator
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