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 2362626 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2364013 epoch_slot_no: 9613 block_no: 2362515 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2019-03-25 03:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2e65f0d555bb0ae259cac0b987629f14700a06370a61d1b9fa5b75113bb6b15Block Operator
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