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 2362787 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2364174 epoch_slot_no: 9774 block_no: 2362676 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2204 time: 2019-03-25 04:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e1d38429b873bf9638599695715364c37529791bdd8e9047105550c6e53683bBlock Operator
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