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 2356944 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2358331 epoch_slot_no: 3931 block_no: 2356833 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2527 time: 2019-03-23 19:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91aae781a24341152cc1dd9db5b000c0c4c9d38d9b5b7c154ed7a4d42043fafeBlock Operator
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