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 2369585 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2370972 epoch_slot_no: 16572 block_no: 2369474 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2788 time: 2019-03-26 17:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd43ea40651afb71740a96e92d32eb2750b2ac8f7124bbf8672fae03ee7cbcd1Block Operator
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