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 2357580 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2358967 epoch_slot_no: 4567 block_no: 2357469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2019-03-23 23:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcff7e25e0e7aa9f8ddbb1befd56e9c282f6a40f1fd44f01e64e045a8caa0890eBlock Operator
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