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 2369853 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371240 epoch_slot_no: 16840 block_no: 2369742 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-26 19:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb02770dcf6760f5c46891d18c864beeeef56b65237c7ddc5629709aec1bcd8f0Block Operator
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