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 2369232 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2370619 epoch_slot_no: 16219 block_no: 2369121 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-03-26 15:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e5eb944b1857834c1b07d4aa16a87637f773d05ed1f226ce4e462f20a9caddfBlock Operator
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