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 2359873 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361260 epoch_slot_no: 6860 block_no: 2359762 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1631 time: 2019-03-24 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f02282fd38419e960d2fd855049ca8217094a861ab6fd445eda52aa4012ce1dBlock Operator
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