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 2363854 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2365241 epoch_slot_no: 10841 block_no: 2363743 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6631 time: 2019-03-25 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59247b5eb7467f9bb0e66f1b244074f078f3ac101b6716a423c31a8b8558e01bBlock Operator
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