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 2357310 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358697 epoch_slot_no: 4297 block_no: 2357199 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3915 time: 2019-03-23 21:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4de0497a2f05787d43481c4d6d43245b0d94607c7ee7a9535b1672a48b86c3d8Block Operator
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