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 2356914 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358301 epoch_slot_no: 3901 block_no: 2356803 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2753 time: 2019-03-23 19:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ce7f9750df393a8a269ea17a255b09d113ed5abf056d7cda2d42bf98745ca8bBlock Operator
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