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 2368326 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2369713 epoch_slot_no: 15313 block_no: 2368215 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2966 time: 2019-03-26 10:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x175e51853ac20c3cb7cc7f9adaa296acef8a351dc6cd49415208a7ab374f1fdcBlock Operator
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