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 2367241 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2368628 epoch_slot_no: 14228 block_no: 2367130 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3105 time: 2019-03-26 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26b6ce2792ff1bcf27c0a38b2ac3243f2e38da17f5cd9ce4463cb952285cdd08Block Operator
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