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 2359163 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2360550 epoch_slot_no: 6150 block_no: 2359052 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2019-03-24 07:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73af307d83f9767b7b67f4b8271a36c24e5cf9f07a8d574bf13e1e14cdcd6d98Block Operator
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