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 2358341 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359728 epoch_slot_no: 5328 block_no: 2358230 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-24 03:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec7b8dcca15c5eb2e5f3397505ef5b27e07b303eb6710ef219cc5ed3bcc2fd1fBlock Operator
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