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 2370199 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371586 epoch_slot_no: 17186 block_no: 2370088 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-26 21:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa332dadd0d59278f0bf2178698475342f197c35f3f71f24f80c7a7ce542edb55Block Operator
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