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 2371470 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372857 epoch_slot_no: 18457 block_no: 2371359 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-03-27 04:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefc8d36de94fbf639f63c1464c0e98ceae4a8d2a5c21b4a0b814a5e807343f56Block Operator
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