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 2372649 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2374036 epoch_slot_no: 19636 block_no: 2372538 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3905 time: 2019-03-27 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f760155c08dca6b43b6d2e435c152c6b65f9d8cd83ca7293d1dfe7e9cb3c9c3Block Operator
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