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 2370881 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2372268 epoch_slot_no: 17868 block_no: 2370770 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2376 time: 2019-03-27 01:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cff329505fbd11450b4403feb5ec944c96502b28af83e2a38ca9cebd3b15d6fBlock Operator
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