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 2373309 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374696 epoch_slot_no: 20296 block_no: 2373198 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8706 time: 2019-03-27 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ca07820cf33461daf7aa369ef2f40303a2a7cdd3b5bfa7bc3bc318fc56c2af9Block Operator
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