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 2368575 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2369962 epoch_slot_no: 15562 block_no: 2368464 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2358 time: 2019-03-26 12:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd64f0abbc91ab20a47c1add6a04d7c4c5efced8673f076c2923f4a223a9fa03cBlock Operator
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