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 2371324 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2372711 epoch_slot_no: 18311 block_no: 2371213 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1711 time: 2019-03-27 03:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26f9d41029622ffa6749a9e78cbc9ebac75ec2a48d38f774f76f0d905fca783fBlock Operator
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