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 2363869 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2365256 epoch_slot_no: 10856 block_no: 2363758 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2262 time: 2019-03-25 10:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f5fb711939a722670d0d3a54f1f431f674deda2426b9231343247d24a1cd9d2Block Operator
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