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 2364940 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2366327 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 2364829 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1730 time: 2019-03-25 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x769c0eb89a544edc06589c4ed639b1d01097f34d30b101bdded07664df23f68fBlock Operator
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