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 2362732 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2364119 epoch_slot_no: 9719 block_no: 2362621 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1697 time: 2019-03-25 03:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20db59777b32ba88407e753a96509258d645ee2919c394514f8cef1e4c440bfaBlock Operator
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