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 2359827 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361214 epoch_slot_no: 6814 block_no: 2359716 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1660 time: 2019-03-24 11:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4a6fd7f1bcb57859eab5c9322c0e182be1e5ad0c35c5288ff33f53ece8c0124Block Operator
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