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 2359689 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2361076 epoch_slot_no: 6676 block_no: 2359578 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10405 time: 2019-03-24 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b5be2b4972863553a48e2b4d0cd5d9ec3b5ab96f90990f6e3ee022984509ae6Block Operator
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