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 2359781 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2361168 epoch_slot_no: 6768 block_no: 2359670 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3442 time: 2019-03-24 11:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4395c44fa797110592a9284263bd1fea97102da21d5314c0c2a9bc9b175ac02dBlock Operator
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