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 2358710 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2360097 epoch_slot_no: 5697 block_no: 2358599 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-03-24 05:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4be8682a70e04a029098fdec9b0d0b311f92d5c09bd5ae1a4eee769f30ead945Block Operator
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