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 2368689 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2370076 epoch_slot_no: 15676 block_no: 2368578 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10761 time: 2019-03-26 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6194c5ad357528fcaae6f05fd295263e533fc0392ebcc9a67d87a0b6a1800dccBlock Operator
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