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 2365274 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2366661 epoch_slot_no: 12261 block_no: 2365163 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-25 17:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x577254e9a252e3bedbb2bed88e5e30cfe136c880608f0dd4f51fb1904abd0e56Block Operator
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