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 2359159 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2360546 epoch_slot_no: 6146 block_no: 2359048 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-24 07:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86d988c987145596fd22a36454b3bde5fd46ec749f0a80bc4cd49d8660d02e1aBlock Operator
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