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 2363610 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2364997 epoch_slot_no: 10597 block_no: 2363499 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3461 time: 2019-03-25 08:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2957c9616fd7f431e56a84d4c38d56b55510e67f3d8cb428e13cfdbf95d9fe9Block Operator
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