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 2370393 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371780 epoch_slot_no: 17380 block_no: 2370282 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2607 time: 2019-03-26 22:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16d10a742cd1ef505c2ebada447101901bdcf011022927278092b9a756c5ac69Block Operator
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