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 2373369 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2374756 epoch_slot_no: 20356 block_no: 2373258 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6701 time: 2019-03-27 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04fc63fe15e3afc89c3794ec7692fc99c8df47e9aa268eacc94833df9593b213Block Operator
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