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 2369248 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2370635 epoch_slot_no: 16235 block_no: 2369137 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2005 time: 2019-03-26 15:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9647844a5da517d8c1d3b9d3930c7958d807d2c862d2aaba72b3fc7cb9d6dd58Block Operator
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