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 2367409 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2368796 epoch_slot_no: 14396 block_no: 2367298 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1516 time: 2019-03-26 05:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2abfbf6ffb2ecf2a2608ba027101b073a62ddd206a90cd41c1277883a0b703c9Block Operator
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