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 2370113 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371500 epoch_slot_no: 17100 block_no: 2370002 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-03-26 20:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa99e604b046708a556fa6503464fc47d4ff1805d569212baf98714c81ad0d59cBlock Operator
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