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 2362863 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2364250 epoch_slot_no: 9850 block_no: 2362752 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2093 time: 2019-03-25 04:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6808272f59f967486660718cf43befdbf38c2bad3d04312f8e4509542a6888cBlock Operator
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