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 2369148 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2370535 epoch_slot_no: 16135 block_no: 2369037 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1703 time: 2019-03-26 15:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51ddb6009226d4b86afb7e29eefba308cb43e9172baf6119da1c791dd0c9342cBlock Operator
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