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 2358456 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359843 epoch_slot_no: 5443 block_no: 2358345 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2063 time: 2019-03-24 03:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x573ff30c2126dfbc23c842b39b16fd0f0f22c8360393bdcf63c6cb8ebfaff9d4Block Operator
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