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 2357660 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359047 epoch_slot_no: 4647 block_no: 2357549 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2959 time: 2019-03-23 23:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x011135ccd55f4454cd47fbfdb288ecf99dcf22e3fb09fc20523cdb003ab81868Block Operator
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