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 2368131 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2369518 epoch_slot_no: 15118 block_no: 2368020 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-26 09:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1a888824c65174112697f343d6ce93e8b3c479972085deb17bb0731129f6ed2Block Operator
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