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 2372437 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2373824 epoch_slot_no: 19424 block_no: 2372326 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2512 time: 2019-03-27 09:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaba449d6150f415515d3cda2e17f5b288fbe828d621b89d2d59e23401f62bb52Block Operator
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