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 2358300 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2359687 epoch_slot_no: 5287 block_no: 2358189 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1972 time: 2019-03-24 03:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbd2aee9ff77b37dd22a43e5f5dfdf201959d1bd920961592affbf270cf35b38Block Operator
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