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 2370119 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371506 epoch_slot_no: 17106 block_no: 2370008 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2050 time: 2019-03-26 20:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa157033bfd2cb85445cae0b4602909b7624f2bbf50304690a759410467b04f4dBlock Operator
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