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 2362173 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2363560 epoch_slot_no: 9160 block_no: 2362062 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3042 time: 2019-03-25 00:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f13530386546e7f2488184b63c05da628be452c5223b1d94b6bc31edbd28f62Block Operator
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