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 2371049 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372436 epoch_slot_no: 18036 block_no: 2370938 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1380 time: 2019-03-27 01:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87336b68ba0093186d712bde53fb258846c6654aeab268b529e0e66c2352bc67Block Operator
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