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 2373050 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2374437 epoch_slot_no: 20037 block_no: 2372939 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1732 time: 2019-03-27 13:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7888d35e505956f830045fcdaf2cec8f7438e4665b1dee29d8c373dc3a0a6a0Block Operator
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