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 2370241 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371628 epoch_slot_no: 17228 block_no: 2370130 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2013 time: 2019-03-26 21:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf6ad7a7cd76605b970160c80b05b8048e7863a2dfeb644060eb6cc36c3f26b9Block Operator
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