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 2368302 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2369689 epoch_slot_no: 15289 block_no: 2368191 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2259 time: 2019-03-26 10:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09c59112b3be95a9ef27608257e0f8756060c5174faa6b232ae3620a4e62f9aeBlock Operator
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