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 2363259 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2364646 epoch_slot_no: 10246 block_no: 2363148 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2274 time: 2019-03-25 06:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x935f5a1372c57623f980e087ade4afc596edc243594fb7353017392e309eb6ecBlock Operator
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