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 2358570 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359957 epoch_slot_no: 5557 block_no: 2358459 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1452 time: 2019-03-24 04:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8034495ecce314247327e471f1b94bff89a6c19fec4a06de9b54b9540adcf38aBlock Operator
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