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 2371072 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372459 epoch_slot_no: 18059 block_no: 2370961 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-03-27 02:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebd7d46f75ba5b6b24754df5501f7a81abc1ae1c4cf2d5af1b1352e0a8f91ed2Block Operator
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