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 2371198 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372585 epoch_slot_no: 18185 block_no: 2371087 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-03-27 02:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0125331ea50a8312ebf35012ae47c59b2aa13ffdfb5345531b1c58679cc92f2Block Operator
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