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 2367336 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2368723 epoch_slot_no: 14323 block_no: 2367225 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2019-03-26 05:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce82e185a7a59ea7be1f79b63a14fa031ee978aad64f740561e5b4af5e614a7dBlock Operator
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