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 2370880 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372267 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 2370769 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-03-27 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3ba563607bc582bc2e192ffc60ae5fa23b4be0ffc99b42a903e1617df7dcde9Block Operator
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