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 2367408 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2368795 epoch_slot_no: 14395 block_no: 2367297 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3417 time: 2019-03-26 05:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4306e0397b519927a467d3bbb2973afe9cb8c02d05e1ac9614d3eb2a425b91d8Block Operator
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