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 2358243 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359630 epoch_slot_no: 5230 block_no: 2358132 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6019 time: 2019-03-24 02:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x608e3d0816af19f3905e800317ff566ea4f707e87d3fa1aa9ec708c63b4d6658Block Operator
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