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 2370728 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372115 epoch_slot_no: 17715 block_no: 2370617 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4129 time: 2019-03-27 00:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x961364b81cdcc73dc0b13ad408c5eb326c7a979aca8c3457e9c31df5f7eaaff6Block Operator
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