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 2372086 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2373473 epoch_slot_no: 19073 block_no: 2371975 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5514 time: 2019-03-27 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f1fd3c40d6af6134811f61d44c550d7708e199be247cc5d85833f3a3b9fed20Block Operator
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