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 2372465 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2373852 epoch_slot_no: 19452 block_no: 2372354 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2019-03-27 09:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed7dd00ee8b34ce25d608b38f3e2055b44b1d20ca2b21201848d7a369f83433bBlock Operator
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