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 2357417 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358804 epoch_slot_no: 4404 block_no: 2357306 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2019-03-23 22:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ad9374a86da1318d684806b7a1b7bdd761d2511d405c9d4cb0f7e77c2779dbdBlock Operator
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