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 2357279 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358666 epoch_slot_no: 4266 block_no: 2357168 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2019-03-23 21:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31f6e941ebf99782360291f631467d0abe120bd18c14422d61b0865cf27e8e0bBlock Operator
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