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 2362570 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2363957 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 2362459 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6094 time: 2019-03-25 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8835dc2afe79b8519b6c897d6a7b49376ae5b220fd6f0de8112d076b15e7dbdcBlock Operator
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