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 2367564 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2368951 epoch_slot_no: 14551 block_no: 2367453 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1705 time: 2019-03-26 06:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8518f05d83fd864b609c5edee408cbccd79ff73fe78a42de9b93541e23af6036Block Operator
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