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 2370291 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371678 epoch_slot_no: 17278 block_no: 2370180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1139 time: 2019-03-26 21:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x189996085391d59fca164782f19e1c0818bd5377923c5e520d445c5cd9d5ff81Block Operator
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