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 2370988 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372375 epoch_slot_no: 17975 block_no: 2370877 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1876 time: 2019-03-27 01:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f8fca1a920dd9c234e3d97c618fbcd04d9c6b84120560f70c9b7324d2dfd7daBlock Operator
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