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 2357721 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2359108 epoch_slot_no: 4708 block_no: 2357610 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2021 time: 2019-03-23 23:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x089965650bdd727ee1a93a17b4e901fb7517bf9df7a80d586ed357a66178be89Block Operator
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