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 2358715 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2360102 epoch_slot_no: 5702 block_no: 2358604 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9659 time: 2019-03-24 05:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5067f6f9a3a129191c4b184d33fdc217e57fd11bf48cc4969bac8c1015634d4aBlock Operator
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