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 2365299 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2366686 epoch_slot_no: 12286 block_no: 2365188 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1892 time: 2019-03-25 18:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2a38944fe6fbaecbb0fa24d4a535dc62e0ead518675f4b0ca39928c04891561Block Operator
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