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 2359149 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2360536 epoch_slot_no: 6136 block_no: 2359038 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5503 time: 2019-03-24 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9995e2b7c55b23414e37e4a7dab2193b5fc95c7f42e2c6587f24129733768f69Block Operator
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