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 2365204 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2366591 epoch_slot_no: 12191 block_no: 2365093 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-25 17:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6de9154b560b6b8a6bf849918160f9919c9494c85b839566e8ef5f52d9f966bbBlock Operator
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