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 2372809 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374196 epoch_slot_no: 19796 block_no: 2372698 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2473 time: 2019-03-27 11:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9be0afc16a90c1a42801b1f5c77686c116edb0ad84a2faf885888d1f899e7525Block Operator
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