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 2358313 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2359700 epoch_slot_no: 5300 block_no: 2358202 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1676 time: 2019-03-24 03:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45367d5797cc0b92d77d0a96cac60dfcf44ad7f6e9f85e116c0dc30470994fe9Block Operator
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