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 2370001 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2371388 epoch_slot_no: 16988 block_no: 2369890 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-03-26 20:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedd6ddb51fb5fcfc227c871a4f56ceaaa548878c692824948048ca296d5b26b6Block Operator
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