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 2357170 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2358557 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 2357059 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6099 time: 2019-03-23 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b9d1b6cb9633709d7ae17a46ed4f5927ae6998d4ff4bfb311cd3f910248efdbBlock Operator
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