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 2357752 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359139 epoch_slot_no: 4739 block_no: 2357641 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1693 time: 2019-03-24 00:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39f93491e1accb2791e9d6e155b702c3883a2ac76a97e57aa9424edc406bd92bBlock Operator
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