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 2357340 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358727 epoch_slot_no: 4327 block_no: 2357229 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3414 time: 2019-03-23 21:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b15eecf6bcd470a0e946c74c070cbb70dc87e162d5896f96eb57c27e7974ab8Block Operator
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