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 2367430 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2368817 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 2367319 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3889 time: 2019-03-26 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b197ae4a9790347f4430ccb743a89c910b7342cf544e2e9627cdcc6ae160783Block Operator
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