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 2372666 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2374053 epoch_slot_no: 19653 block_no: 2372555 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5407 time: 2019-03-27 10:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x105fcaaf3943fa26f0b0a5dfc127241f45e40b9f5351fd16404084e27abea9aaBlock Operator
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