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 2371420 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2372807 epoch_slot_no: 18407 block_no: 2371309 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3015 time: 2019-03-27 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd79bec5c4f80a5a9f570b5d3c9d2b5fa337d0ec8e34047073deac1b81f2aff43Block Operator
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