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 2372790 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374177 epoch_slot_no: 19777 block_no: 2372679 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-27 11:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a0fef068a5520544ddfca49e1b8c1f2010f121c17ce2f928de0ba1fa20a351eBlock Operator
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