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 2371248 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372635 epoch_slot_no: 18235 block_no: 2371137 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4217 time: 2019-03-27 03:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c6298559fc3b6b146114da7c38b4efa02dedf17fca102dcc75549d6595a43a8Block Operator
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