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 2357862 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359249 epoch_slot_no: 4849 block_no: 2357751 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2010 time: 2019-03-24 00:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46f67d9b1d3c44b4ee9ed1f100ef39d54b41b89f50b8646ae54cc86747ef8261Block Operator
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