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 2368168 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2369555 epoch_slot_no: 15155 block_no: 2368057 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-03-26 09:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc1de998a00302e3c8aba4678165f3be56c108aef0d30af818c2e895ca79cf55Block Operator
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