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 2363701 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2365088 epoch_slot_no: 10688 block_no: 2363590 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4959 time: 2019-03-25 09:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x870e8c3f01a44e9a8e2ba5458968182f057ce5226dd95d655cc211364f734efbBlock Operator
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