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 2372679 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2374066 epoch_slot_no: 19666 block_no: 2372568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3162 time: 2019-03-27 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfca6c0a3a01ed66de869d8a276140d63bc9bb90f1ef40f1beb75ad3910f2780eBlock Operator
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