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 2371566 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372953 epoch_slot_no: 18553 block_no: 2371455 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-27 04:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e0ea60e02ffa00ffb3b5536bb616bd44867e347df6b246872f9bbe880d22842Block Operator
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