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 2372602 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2373989 epoch_slot_no: 19589 block_no: 2372491 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-27 10:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3c9b9e505a780abef32ee9bfa99889ccd9717c4602b6465ae1daf83c221f7c8Block Operator
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