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 2359736 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361123 epoch_slot_no: 6723 block_no: 2359625 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2337 time: 2019-03-24 11:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfffb479de8d1c5957b9e611c047eb54a1634c76823e69382e41c3b6859354ee5Block Operator
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