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 2371131 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2372518 epoch_slot_no: 18118 block_no: 2371020 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5373 time: 2019-03-27 02:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda352626839e618394890ca21ed038a34adb8389df3f89d913d2ce50c9727bddBlock Operator
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