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 2359719 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2361106 epoch_slot_no: 6706 block_no: 2359608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2019-03-24 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdfd5e39700b8e966b51638bd19de2bc7f60f026e67b6b94aa7e80d9e6d697f0Block Operator
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