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 2358849 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2360236 epoch_slot_no: 5836 block_no: 2358738 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-03-24 06:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb0f543f2ab6e2cef15345b737ad3af3e10439ba254a32f44560fee73409b4f5Block Operator
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