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 2357302 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2358689 epoch_slot_no: 4289 block_no: 2357191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2742 time: 2019-03-23 21:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6364a9c7c22e4a6ca37024ea5f7474830e37f6aba19ed5512a7936638e6bbe8Block Operator
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