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 2357523 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2358910 epoch_slot_no: 4510 block_no: 2357412 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6121 time: 2019-03-23 22:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8df7fff40fd1c37617c1751c8036387345f40e5c0e3b8522206daed6ac626c8Block Operator
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