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 2362218 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2363605 epoch_slot_no: 9205 block_no: 2362107 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6960 time: 2019-03-25 00:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e0889a1963149e1ca1cb81059b98c1e68ef9ca10f698884fe9968cb6799a35cBlock Operator
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