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 2362295 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2363682 epoch_slot_no: 9282 block_no: 2362184 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4474 time: 2019-03-25 01:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa317f2ec9dbd0e68bdc459b39b7bf1c58c6a81b92bf824de341a0dc29d3e1866Block Operator
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