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 2357767 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2359154 epoch_slot_no: 4754 block_no: 2357656 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4966 time: 2019-03-24 00:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b4f31b3eaf8da3dc59704f4111b8a00d034abd007810b42517f5a2903f98793Block Operator
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