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 2368584 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2369971 epoch_slot_no: 15571 block_no: 2368473 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2019-03-26 12:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf65f87ca68a4e49ac690495687c44b9bd45b063d55c6a64e96797b77a3c11ba2Block Operator
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