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 2372132 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2373519 epoch_slot_no: 19119 block_no: 2372021 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2976 time: 2019-03-27 07:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc85909b288d6cab241d3d4303623e9a0783a15b03db65c8e53657333b0a9454cBlock Operator
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