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 2362389 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2363776 epoch_slot_no: 9376 block_no: 2362278 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4460 time: 2019-03-25 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cef9e6551b71c30754c59a673c9c3d41d9d9718a766af61aef35b93aded5344Block Operator
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