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 2357529 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2358916 epoch_slot_no: 4516 block_no: 2357418 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6961 time: 2019-03-23 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80bdacbf96fe3d5c5faed45dea140ec7e1d7ce69ad55254d6da63feaa2a1942dBlock Operator
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