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 2371541 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2372928 epoch_slot_no: 18528 block_no: 2371430 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2294 time: 2019-03-27 04:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x451a181bf6e74682ca6dc5ed76b2f1e6346b9700cd58dde5283cfd5a5ed5be52Block Operator
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