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 2370835 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2372222 epoch_slot_no: 17822 block_no: 2370724 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3637 time: 2019-03-27 00:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79912117e50202f758af35952c341ce2b562447e0a77b4699d3c34d01312251eBlock Operator
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