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 2373066 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374453 epoch_slot_no: 20053 block_no: 2372955 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3687 time: 2019-03-27 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1c699c668f2f014dad43352fa35e9aae0e94e98f773d6d893c4bd49cdf3e58dBlock Operator
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