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 2364729 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2366116 epoch_slot_no: 11716 block_no: 2364618 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5003 time: 2019-03-25 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4654fdb7e271297ce7745043158ca8e690b0baabfac1d89af0a708fd1ddbd84Block Operator
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