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 2364988 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2366375 epoch_slot_no: 11975 block_no: 2364877 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-03-25 16:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa93d6f800fca14de9460073e9475f83acf91dd18a2996514d2920252db3ef87eBlock Operator
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