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 2358970 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2360357 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 2358859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1447 time: 2019-03-24 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64a288bdba36b5bd00ec7b143b5640bb1b66732ac0fd740262a03e03bafead8cBlock Operator
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