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 2359568 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2360955 epoch_slot_no: 6555 block_no: 2359457 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2058 time: 2019-03-24 10:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4741e878f5b86971ee5f85c40d6558b9d9ca8c44c2ec3d4660a1a2541c9df2eeBlock Operator
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