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 2372513 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2373900 epoch_slot_no: 19500 block_no: 2372402 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5597 time: 2019-03-27 10:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7510fe68affd9a10fb3eb6992821348eb55f1a96ec988e475cf8445028d669fBlock Operator
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