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 2371190 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372577 epoch_slot_no: 18177 block_no: 2371079 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-03-27 02:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96c458f22724ead22b3037df15a171355c2a015d28963faf70883eb70678fc1fBlock Operator
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