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 2372483 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2373870 epoch_slot_no: 19470 block_no: 2372372 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1889 time: 2019-03-27 09:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc403526c432a0ccc4f2dd473b8b052fbe55b9d53de13a5ba9effc790712e2c7Block Operator
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