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 2357709 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2359096 epoch_slot_no: 4696 block_no: 2357598 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7328 time: 2019-03-23 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f3233be43727ebcf06efd9a338fa05ea77dccc3a65073aaac414e76feb6e5a0Block Operator
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