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 2359509 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2360896 epoch_slot_no: 6496 block_no: 2359398 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7509 time: 2019-03-24 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x786ce1fa60a4809a4be45ca4eccd5c397d1e460c06bd5b4c603850f31fe2ecedBlock Operator
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