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 2357388 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358775 epoch_slot_no: 4375 block_no: 2357277 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-23 22:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02455a4f534e7dc59c2a5864948fb6ca48e169569d5f2854f49d17b67c003819Block Operator
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