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 2371018 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372405 epoch_slot_no: 18005 block_no: 2370907 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2065 time: 2019-03-27 01:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d9f0d80c9d4895ad31883bb47615edc0492ce6f5c14f9c4406bf8202a842497Block Operator
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