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 2370130 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2371517 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 2370019 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3890 time: 2019-03-26 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3de26097e8f590433a1e4ef854e98f09603a10c3c5f8a5dac2b317198ecf7e16Block Operator
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