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 2359918 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361305 epoch_slot_no: 6905 block_no: 2359807 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2050 time: 2019-03-24 12:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfed786d3878afdebb4c30c952d2a288bd34f71f90dfd9ff2e07456f07f62b3f3Block Operator
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