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 2358930 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2360317 epoch_slot_no: 5917 block_no: 2358819 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1675 time: 2019-03-24 06:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb41f4dbe9c2587506e380e865a8a6afac2bd247019fe0c1c7c797cefab4a5bf9Block Operator
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