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 2371984 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2373371 epoch_slot_no: 18971 block_no: 2371873 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2019-03-27 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3d1a870de0eae49f65ef2171cafe1a7a684e620d3425d2b2d1079614e472558Block Operator
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