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 2362269 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2363656 epoch_slot_no: 9256 block_no: 2362158 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-25 01:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5539e0191c511563ae4e00da3b8dda6197ed575ae2e79b54b02d1e4b1a90c11aBlock Operator
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