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 2368529 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2369916 epoch_slot_no: 15516 block_no: 2368418 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5761 time: 2019-03-26 11:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x868b9a49d9f50fd15ed87b76883a40224966d88ba5cb8632ee2aa0bc90cdfed3Block Operator
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