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 2371229 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2372616 epoch_slot_no: 18216 block_no: 2371118 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-03-27 02:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba1bba1379b953ac7f1928ac407b3d7f16d3f41f7f7c6c30d9f5d17e4b9a93abBlock Operator
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