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 2358426 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359813 epoch_slot_no: 5413 block_no: 2358315 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4666 time: 2019-03-24 03:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4b9df5757ac7ce6eac5880b5b12099bfc0d82dcc0c9916a6023cea07661a98bBlock Operator
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