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 2368156 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2369543 epoch_slot_no: 15143 block_no: 2368045 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-03-26 09:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9c76f8059ccd5025347276adfa26b1d3a9492a24cd54c6e7ad851f8a5c393a1Block Operator
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