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 2367500 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2368887 epoch_slot_no: 14487 block_no: 2367389 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2304 time: 2019-03-26 06:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17074694d7e9f5ac9521966f4eedce79ba9905b080f828a8a8a2e2a96320885bBlock Operator
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