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 2369956 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2371343 epoch_slot_no: 16943 block_no: 2369845 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2019-03-26 19:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc59e65a7095814d861b11db0c771c43f8e2df507e6b751cb9ba3d5f2ac75e3a4Block Operator
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