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 2358319 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2359706 epoch_slot_no: 5306 block_no: 2358208 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9702 time: 2019-03-24 03:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5398fbdeb0ce2c3728f948d7416b0194651c86a813478386a32d98b2dc4087f9Block Operator
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