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 2368208 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2369595 epoch_slot_no: 15195 block_no: 2368097 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-26 10:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa11fe1fa20e6308d223a4e84a2b3194b498b58ac5370be5c7616dd7fdc1f6f4Block Operator
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