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 2371659 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2373046 epoch_slot_no: 18646 block_no: 2371548 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7669 time: 2019-03-27 05:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x564429e5583c0a4f6376522f6fb0402d3f5f1dfaf3646e7e740ef88b35791c5eBlock Operator
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