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 2372953 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2374340 epoch_slot_no: 19940 block_no: 2372842 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-27 12:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef35843686792c2655c1dd90d88fb06e31a5179bee36f9371013ffeac84c09d1Block Operator
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