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 2363899 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2365286 epoch_slot_no: 10886 block_no: 2363788 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3124 time: 2019-03-25 10:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d17a179e1f1ae354cf8d2648377495f7033abd318feb8dff4bb060d3916ba05Block Operator
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