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 2362929 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2364316 epoch_slot_no: 9916 block_no: 2362818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8979 time: 2019-03-25 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1892338e27cd7e24e56262501653bd12ee764586654c10737ba0f52a8e44ef96Block Operator
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