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 2369178 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2370565 epoch_slot_no: 16165 block_no: 2369067 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2019-03-26 15:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fba1b08c2d1343678b29015611ac80970bd36c940457ade5d3c2e81676210f0Block Operator
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