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 2369078 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2370465 epoch_slot_no: 16065 block_no: 2368967 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3118 time: 2019-03-26 14:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3afa4ade237fa78ed2ea0fa078b6e1a3ebfee35ad324efd1f8300aad7672a030Block Operator
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