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 2357675 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359062 epoch_slot_no: 4662 block_no: 2357564 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2477 time: 2019-03-23 23:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27f50067715015e856e823023f87c04204f8c22d80cc1d0c3e35d16ab77ded50Block Operator
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