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 2358864 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2360251 epoch_slot_no: 5851 block_no: 2358753 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-24 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa8613ca599c9457f391370468352e13bf4d29ebbd80554fc455d8423da5d050Block Operator
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