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 2373390 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2374777 epoch_slot_no: 20377 block_no: 2373279 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1817 time: 2019-03-27 14:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bbb869ef2a964f1b6fa666dc543496bb89176a415aa769cd9b4e2ddb243e25bBlock Operator
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