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 2363302 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2364689 epoch_slot_no: 10289 block_no: 2363191 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2019-03-25 06:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37b2354f674c59aa88c54549a05f84887961a86e481860d48dd897f89220e3ecBlock Operator
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