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 2364592 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2365979 epoch_slot_no: 11579 block_no: 2364481 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2019-03-25 14:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b9052e1c6efd847d5ab6498459a340f06abd3f3db5573c9efa0a827cdb73ebcBlock Operator
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