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 2369238 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2370625 epoch_slot_no: 16225 block_no: 2369127 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1081 time: 2019-03-26 15:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf7f7d6885eea856113b8e65ecb495602589c3c527a1f8384e87f0ec462dee1dBlock Operator
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