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 2357546 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358933 epoch_slot_no: 4533 block_no: 2357435 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-03-23 22:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f2ebfd025886789528ae6b3a65f52566d8a68eb5dc8470a6a3cca3c36dba90dBlock Operator
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