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 2367234 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2368621 epoch_slot_no: 14221 block_no: 2367123 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-26 04:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c9777a724ea6184c499130d110e316a857f61deec14f5662a31299337cccf0aBlock Operator
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