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 2364456 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2365843 epoch_slot_no: 11443 block_no: 2364345 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2291 time: 2019-03-25 13:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7b3a532718ec29b9fb4a0b55d25cde02f14ff06c67bb8e1fe790272c96295c1Block Operator
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