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 2371676 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2373063 epoch_slot_no: 18663 block_no: 2371565 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10613 time: 2019-03-27 05:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32630a6483c53bd756f481f825e27a4e409d86efbf5482bdf1fca42bb13d4c2dBlock Operator
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