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 2363290 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2364677 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 2363179 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2019-03-25 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f708b730c05afe4186a3b8750824be750d8e8952ef7d68205f68a71e26ea30cBlock Operator
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