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 2371568 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2372955 epoch_slot_no: 18555 block_no: 2371457 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-03-27 04:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x851e047659a2f9e06807182995d22b7c5cb97bca1417e94dd441b64f22b8e3fbBlock Operator
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