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 2371194 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2372581 epoch_slot_no: 18181 block_no: 2371083 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-03-27 02:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96afaf182090a7bedfa8c2f5259890df93f58257abbab57e5a1c59505aebad1dBlock Operator
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