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 2369761 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2371148 epoch_slot_no: 16748 block_no: 2369650 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2206 time: 2019-03-26 18:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1390dc704243be721fecdaa19c04c6945ae5308f60b6ba11d9ab881ed9bdf810Block Operator
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