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 2369989 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371376 epoch_slot_no: 16976 block_no: 2369878 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-03-26 20:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3453c688b94c04b00025df9d8d786f2701b979d2cbf795708ec7a936d091fdccBlock Operator
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