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 2369540 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2370927 epoch_slot_no: 16527 block_no: 2369429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2942 time: 2019-03-26 17:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ac6d1fa299f58f76714c7658e8b58b6b16e4046b0ced7287f79b98cd7afe3a9Block Operator
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