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 2359675 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361062 epoch_slot_no: 6662 block_no: 2359564 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3245 time: 2019-03-24 10:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ddcb3851628e91fd5e2ad8ca4a3d4ef98e7abb00200e5ad88bed06acff5b9ceBlock Operator
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