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 2373020 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374407 epoch_slot_no: 20007 block_no: 2372909 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2767 time: 2019-03-27 12:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1da699bd857c6025e417a4a1045593e4365c81e1d1dae70b0f0b1dc30c96a557Block Operator
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