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 2366819 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2368206 epoch_slot_no: 13806 block_no: 2366708 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2019-03-26 02:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9ad24a70e0256bbf6986e279aff1de3a31a276e39857741da9d06a395ac7c15Block Operator
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