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 2357479 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358866 epoch_slot_no: 4466 block_no: 2357368 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2587 time: 2019-03-23 22:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f8298ae75e31b3d441fa3e16a1aefa5de5778d368e53d0bde1269af9d15936eBlock Operator
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