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 2370149 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371536 epoch_slot_no: 17136 block_no: 2370038 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1693 time: 2019-03-26 20:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x342635953d97779681a2b6cb1991c94dfd12993df5ab256c8eeda10f8da7fe93Block Operator
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