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 2359081 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2360468 epoch_slot_no: 6068 block_no: 2358970 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1680 time: 2019-03-24 07:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed609d2cc56a0c345dc4dbdb740765046f9aa9b30fb1724304ad3669dabf6755Block Operator
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