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 2359372 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2360759 epoch_slot_no: 6359 block_no: 2359261 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2019-03-24 09:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ed0e2da4fec14e1a9ddefb6ddd43046a5edd8d0e4a03f9b17751f17c6ee68f1Block Operator
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