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 2371461 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2372848 epoch_slot_no: 18448 block_no: 2371350 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2306 time: 2019-03-27 04:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8f867175a7ddb483b44bdb80af3177eb8f955a8a120b76a723c4a9efff118a9Block Operator
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