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 2357691 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359078 epoch_slot_no: 4678 block_no: 2357580 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2375 time: 2019-03-23 23:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7af117ca8f3de8a8304749fe27a934fdbe64bc4f21a011c42008c5257a7aa088Block Operator
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