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 2358105 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359492 epoch_slot_no: 5092 block_no: 2357994 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1701 time: 2019-03-24 02:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23b2fd8ddb71bb2be97e0a4180894c177194005c33e7732afc1be4f8d6544751Block Operator
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