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 2358654 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2360041 epoch_slot_no: 5641 block_no: 2358543 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2019-03-24 05:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5b41c1b56d395bcbae91cc8ba83f0792d582d4d22a373780e046c586abc2996Block Operator
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