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 2364571 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2365958 epoch_slot_no: 11558 block_no: 2364460 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1523 time: 2019-03-25 13:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45e6af02c900325ba1c57254780f8de0729bcbf6bb5ebec0762456482f5d527fBlock Operator
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