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 2358969 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2360356 epoch_slot_no: 5956 block_no: 2358858 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4069 time: 2019-03-24 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bd52555803b2197b298665cf70aac08b89a2755bdd750784440879843fad45eBlock Operator
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