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 2373328 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2374715 epoch_slot_no: 20315 block_no: 2373217 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1201 time: 2019-03-27 14:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94b957f5b6dc5d9e84837109345b98c36c8a8518e247e63c20cc2b4a2084b1f3Block Operator
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