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 2371156 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2372543 epoch_slot_no: 18143 block_no: 2371045 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-03-27 02:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5848ae15e0c29768656aa470c81ad6c91216211b1fd0a4197d73da626fa4e634Block Operator
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