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 2368931 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2370318 epoch_slot_no: 15918 block_no: 2368820 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1891 time: 2019-03-26 14:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36298d503390dd3dce1e6d788aed9741df492f8f73da18fb5c5f855656ae3e2eBlock Operator
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