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 2371064 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2372451 epoch_slot_no: 18051 block_no: 2370953 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2878 time: 2019-03-27 02:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a4ed747b2a2dc6a2e257e0213551da43ffd5a050996878f99e89c85b24b6717Block Operator
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