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 2371171 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372558 epoch_slot_no: 18158 block_no: 2371060 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2668 time: 2019-03-27 02:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2271b32f23130ac8deae3197e13181a3bac3d60f0a16530af37de5ac7262974bBlock Operator
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