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 2356969 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358356 epoch_slot_no: 3956 block_no: 2356858 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1576 time: 2019-03-23 19:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c3d370be3bf9718bf574c4d306772ecd5f91bd636b7fcc6d305a26eb36c25a9Block Operator
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