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 2368727 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2370114 epoch_slot_no: 15714 block_no: 2368616 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3278 time: 2019-03-26 13:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b59ad2147b46c19bfc22dfc83985f706d6ee8cb5cd340317354e6ff6d530768Block Operator
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