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 2368961 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2370348 epoch_slot_no: 15948 block_no: 2368850 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2019-03-26 14:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb4e315d4b62d6a23218c96fc5f49050639236d31fe7ed35642f2fd827c6868fBlock Operator
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