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 2358395 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359782 epoch_slot_no: 5382 block_no: 2358284 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2046 time: 2019-03-24 03:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d86828cb6dd2c618a669073f949e0e605155c507c69848ad106b0ec64ee3a4eBlock Operator
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