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 2367245 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2368632 epoch_slot_no: 14232 block_no: 2367134 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1537 time: 2019-03-26 04:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde8936e61b4c71e6de98b7673aeb4bd781fb422988ef1a8ef4cb68acc94b4e3bBlock Operator
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