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 2358631 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2360018 epoch_slot_no: 5618 block_no: 2358520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-24 04:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa912b319350511cc34f419f9fee3e5fe35a16d5e1ec3cafde46e4f252303f41dBlock Operator
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