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 2371959 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2373346 epoch_slot_no: 18946 block_no: 2371848 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2618 time: 2019-03-27 07:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57e4c0c8bb0e5e4ccab6e9dffe4cf7c048b9f897c3c4bdcca1c40bf9a3095f9fBlock Operator
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