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 2358429 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2359816 epoch_slot_no: 5416 block_no: 2358318 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9319 time: 2019-03-24 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e98733eae9ef95d2935e7c7f5681f1eeedf65f992f76551e413c3829b2d7823Block Operator
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