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 2357821 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359208 epoch_slot_no: 4808 block_no: 2357710 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-03-24 00:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11c60c20bca715ab0e2c1be8ee348578ae2e06aabd2d086bf7172971257ba9a5Block Operator
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