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 2369197 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2370584 epoch_slot_no: 16184 block_no: 2369086 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-26 15:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdf7a8da261aa9d60ac08ac58c8239e1d431ac9d07099ef6fbb1ab5d7485fca9Block Operator
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