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 2370568 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2371955 epoch_slot_no: 17555 block_no: 2370457 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2290 time: 2019-03-26 23:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30248cf2f55f154130872d7ef57aa2fa9cb88879d013d7364acbf2962dd44a4eBlock Operator
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