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 2357051 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358438 epoch_slot_no: 4038 block_no: 2356940 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2052 time: 2019-03-23 20:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf301d0ea49eb1c20d034eed5ac6184bf0ec03fef3d68182668c3d99b6600cca8Block Operator
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