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 2357551 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2358938 epoch_slot_no: 4538 block_no: 2357440 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1282 time: 2019-03-23 22:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b586b4570629931da0f2e0250f4e76430bceca3014098fac7d232ba4d1c5178Block Operator
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