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 2369062 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2370449 epoch_slot_no: 16049 block_no: 2368951 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3068 time: 2019-03-26 14:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9a2264e0b9eb5b8312335ee96c8591287ad13b75e602a24fab8dc3b8b54217eBlock Operator
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