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 2363625 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2365012 epoch_slot_no: 10612 block_no: 2363514 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3309 time: 2019-03-25 08:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11e6abdd28bb3ae7e36e86e17e238fb5ed3056372f0a2ed72b8a939af8c0fcdbBlock Operator
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