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 2372789 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374176 epoch_slot_no: 19776 block_no: 2372678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3078 time: 2019-03-27 11:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36d9b59729fdbe56b331781e8249cc2cd9dea14678e3a72be16bc4719a6c1fb6Block Operator
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