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 2362619 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2364006 epoch_slot_no: 9606 block_no: 2362508 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4113 time: 2019-03-25 03:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf8c210daf34fcd84d9ac290cb60cc4fa4de114bda74b54f0607afbff56ad69aBlock Operator
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