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 2368892 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2370279 epoch_slot_no: 15879 block_no: 2368781 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-03-26 13:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62b6e36ce6573b05187504ec2b62f8a11f3d9d4ab99fa95b5ed0ac859e626761Block Operator
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