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 2372101 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2373488 epoch_slot_no: 19088 block_no: 2371990 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4175 time: 2019-03-27 07:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd70a6e98dbe477081c5e6a0e3fccdfef9c1278b488d6bfc117ae0fbaaf3937a2Block Operator
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