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 2369201 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2370588 epoch_slot_no: 16188 block_no: 2369090 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1939 time: 2019-03-26 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a079357e191c8a5fbe39fc8437bf18c5e0dca3303a3bb17d27b952a1a95e967Block Operator
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