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 2369707 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371094 epoch_slot_no: 16694 block_no: 2369596 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2375 time: 2019-03-26 18:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d78f5058871a0b3d63853ec9c3952f24171329325243cf01f5f4c6702ba2d98Block Operator
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