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 2359038 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2360425 epoch_slot_no: 6025 block_no: 2358927 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-24 07:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea836b608551642c2fe510ed7947d48f796cf2ace972a89cec62ad3bcc79928eBlock Operator
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