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 2362546 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2363933 epoch_slot_no: 9533 block_no: 2362435 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1686 time: 2019-03-25 02:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed6ee1deb1ba2ad8292bb047776dce1b563f86c6527b83e37996744d6930a0a5Block Operator
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