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 2357569 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2358956 epoch_slot_no: 4556 block_no: 2357458 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3380 time: 2019-03-23 23:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c3852eae034aad0c578be5a3ef46117c8c9dabef08c1dbe21f165c85d2721b4Block Operator
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