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 2370271 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371658 epoch_slot_no: 17258 block_no: 2370160 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2194 time: 2019-03-26 21:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4377f5f673e47d3d434924bd26fd26dc57a3723682ec42f013114e848ec46d7Block Operator
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