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 2358944 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2360331 epoch_slot_no: 5931 block_no: 2358833 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1697 time: 2019-03-24 06:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9fe48a03377f8fe98a193a6a99a33b4228b1cbdd82f92a296f57a94e5671428Block Operator
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