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 2369090 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2370477 epoch_slot_no: 16077 block_no: 2368979 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1717 time: 2019-03-26 15:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4a92de9c315ef28522dfe904ed8101f8557311b4c010f5356e7dae7c15d5e5aBlock Operator
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