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 2368939 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2370326 epoch_slot_no: 15926 block_no: 2368828 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2060 time: 2019-03-26 14:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81a15085cc0cfe359c0769ab2045b89243643100c5fca3bf27f2b5d4e921c68cBlock Operator
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