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 2373216 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2374603 epoch_slot_no: 20203 block_no: 2373105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-27 13:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b86e67ef85713c4845523f9fa164d731c1e70fb1ef7e8c616de6983ce4ec513Block Operator
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