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 2370012 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371399 epoch_slot_no: 16999 block_no: 2369901 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2227 time: 2019-03-26 20:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc50f6dc7c942c6f0f8ffbd66d3672659d44e0a9e7ba640b78fa7dc9aafd606f3Block Operator
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