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 2368862 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2370249 epoch_slot_no: 15849 block_no: 2368751 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-26 13:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d91ef1cb3bdd913399a41c32e997a975050c9a5adea107859b8de7f6c3fdac4Block Operator
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