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 2370849 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2372236 epoch_slot_no: 17836 block_no: 2370738 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5363 time: 2019-03-27 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf7c420ba32d4372b8762a38f297f91d7533b5f5ccfb2528a9b78ecea6350c10Block Operator
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