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 2362995 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2364382 epoch_slot_no: 9982 block_no: 2362884 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2019-03-25 05:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57a08baa1480a2f6a68d2892e4483588cdf928af8ea9608fa4994a5a01435d79Block Operator
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