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 2358593 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2359980 epoch_slot_no: 5580 block_no: 2358482 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2043 time: 2019-03-24 04:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc27c09a3a09396462bce41880ae4036919ac55fa0a244c7aec36c4d488abc3b4Block Operator
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