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 2371067 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372454 epoch_slot_no: 18054 block_no: 2370956 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-03-27 02:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x179000661705171c4d56ac542eaf8657d3fd8008e09ae25df7085ae37e6604fcBlock Operator
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