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 2373172 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374559 epoch_slot_no: 20159 block_no: 2373061 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2729 time: 2019-03-27 13:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa66394e6757aaae9ceffd91223a3bb45f80ed9d1fa2bf72340a6beb9153f5ca6Block Operator
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