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 2363829 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2365216 epoch_slot_no: 10816 block_no: 2363718 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4104 time: 2019-03-25 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26b278fe43382de3fef21ac3dbd1d54f608d99bcc4db8162def85c662a1605b7Block Operator
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