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 2368773 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2370160 epoch_slot_no: 15760 block_no: 2368662 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4330 time: 2019-03-26 13:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x639a97d376d486437a40c173c8d5289ef78f518bd3d4ba237386ed2cc31e761fBlock Operator
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