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 2359096 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2360483 epoch_slot_no: 6083 block_no: 2358985 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5697 time: 2019-03-24 07:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x731b4d8bf6ca8a41ebd15f2e4a1a6816d301a9142b3dd69b502cb59da7fc6b21Block Operator
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