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 2366802 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2368189 epoch_slot_no: 13789 block_no: 2366691 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2019-03-26 02:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78686f5ff88ae4af4b07b060fa181c8474dcbe0f109dcd798bf1d2470ffe21c7Block Operator
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