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 2369280 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2370667 epoch_slot_no: 16267 block_no: 2369169 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2719 time: 2019-03-26 16:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c3b86525ae5dec297566276cf0c579b337976204d0339a87f25774ecb24abd5Block Operator
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