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 2362314 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2363701 epoch_slot_no: 9301 block_no: 2362203 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2204 time: 2019-03-25 01:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7cbc1444858ed9dfb2c467e1f1dbe24c59dbf1cf200b4151aa93bcb95a7e7e7Block Operator
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