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 2362264 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2363651 epoch_slot_no: 9251 block_no: 2362153 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2729 time: 2019-03-25 01:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5da011430816ae9df1463c7243c043cd8524015b01f46cc454bc8e906db9a01Block Operator
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