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 2372471 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2373858 epoch_slot_no: 19458 block_no: 2372360 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1019 time: 2019-03-27 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88b3e807a23f82f77dec9905b3a96bb7e0fd2e0b61323627f9b838c7a6b5a7e4Block Operator
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