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 2365479 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2366866 epoch_slot_no: 12466 block_no: 2365368 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2019-03-25 19:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62773968338e76634eba9afb3bf52e0d756f71059802655eaa88c4bca97b2cbeBlock Operator
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