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 2358122 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359509 epoch_slot_no: 5109 block_no: 2358011 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1081 time: 2019-03-24 02:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x943b920471558db2a6ba0f7064f783e3a7c1d75571e436f87148f3b56eb76a65Block Operator
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