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 2357706 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359093 epoch_slot_no: 4693 block_no: 2357595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2019-03-23 23:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x566c4611828684fe6663bbb234a10091c88ee9daa0c9df8ad5e88b33dd6bb09aBlock Operator
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