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 2357357 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2358744 epoch_slot_no: 4344 block_no: 2357246 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2537 time: 2019-03-23 21:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2943bcf35b0f7028a512ab1f435a4d6548fbbd149f3f951714a1cfedeec38159Block Operator
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