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 2362589 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2363976 epoch_slot_no: 9576 block_no: 2362478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4150 time: 2019-03-25 02:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22b1a10464977656cb00d4cf93dd68797577ef11a944810906e200a7e734e78bBlock Operator
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