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 2367980 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2369367 epoch_slot_no: 14967 block_no: 2367869 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-26 08:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9df77387c2a1ae2e5aa9e1c67e5e9d904fb97b1f6b99c7c3a7fbdbc4e2ed4d2dBlock Operator
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