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 2370256 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371643 epoch_slot_no: 17243 block_no: 2370145 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5750 time: 2019-03-26 21:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5778f59ebe6c2837c3743eecacd164329ede68a98c5b9f9e13717a8cb92d2e61Block Operator
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