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 2368483 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2369870 epoch_slot_no: 15470 block_no: 2368372 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3085 time: 2019-03-26 11:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee9c23cfa95fe751fe91e2c2efcb4d47a78ea87c191d915bac047837795b5624Block Operator
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