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 2357584 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2358971 epoch_slot_no: 4571 block_no: 2357473 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9279 time: 2019-03-23 23:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc2f191dd69d454b6a2135e82a2ac0726fb81756248f274883ddb9d4a45921c3Block Operator
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