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 2366567 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2367954 epoch_slot_no: 13554 block_no: 2366456 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2075 time: 2019-03-26 01:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b7b13089a6e106af07a20a06f9a7545936f9820eec0a9cd23464e6e8343d50fBlock Operator
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