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 2369809 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2371196 epoch_slot_no: 16796 block_no: 2369698 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-03-26 19:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89d7255894438e32c77f4e596fe83868df34b8c4aa422511a41d3a651d2a386bBlock Operator
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