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 2369974 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2371361 epoch_slot_no: 16961 block_no: 2369863 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1714 time: 2019-03-26 19:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4087d57d43cdb79d987f3df2edc926dd7762c5f640c03f7667b25f7d7e3feedBlock Operator
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