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 2369260 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2370647 epoch_slot_no: 16247 block_no: 2369149 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2804 time: 2019-03-26 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e4eaffb34b831abc6d6b5d04392b1a677dc2a6072cae775e7aa3742583e603cBlock Operator
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