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 2371033 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2372420 epoch_slot_no: 18020 block_no: 2370922 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3074 time: 2019-03-27 01:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd572f321f2c1ceab48219a33a843d84523587c08cab317f1a7294a9b9bf0b6a6Block Operator
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