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 2368788 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2370175 epoch_slot_no: 15775 block_no: 2368677 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2650 time: 2019-03-26 13:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e4a26f19b475efd52b46f561a6c3e3945391b2b44b8f20d018c3de2bb2c4a0eBlock Operator
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