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 2358789 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2360176 epoch_slot_no: 5776 block_no: 2358678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6413 time: 2019-03-24 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36874ae89cfab59a0885ad4e5e3cded8050463e0069ce6b388290385c5810ab9Block Operator
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