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 2372620 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374007 epoch_slot_no: 19607 block_no: 2372509 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2886 time: 2019-03-27 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdef1e6389a08d7657f1f98b67015f1a6a39e1f7c67f8eff20b9e4cc502d673d7Block Operator
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