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 2358563 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359950 epoch_slot_no: 5550 block_no: 2358452 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2019-03-24 04:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd94954797ca3257a418b6a5a9363b707e9cb68920675e49c0e051328ce333fb0Block Operator
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