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 2370610 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2371997 epoch_slot_no: 17597 block_no: 2370499 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-03-26 23:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafea4405d74f4df5a7cb26e0efb4faa4c43268c26939e52bc5cd8ac1d342473aBlock Operator
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