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 2371477 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2372864 epoch_slot_no: 18464 block_no: 2371366 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1744 time: 2019-03-27 04:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b2d6ee66af4c722e8ed7082d7c851ed20b63d17b7e018010e5ab0a85b2a8a90Block Operator
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