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 2371390 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372777 epoch_slot_no: 18377 block_no: 2371279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1573 time: 2019-03-27 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d3defce1dfa98f04f77f84c6d4bcf785abd14fb44ba0c2bca11722f8e6c8cf0Block Operator
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