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 2373423 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2374810 epoch_slot_no: 20410 block_no: 2373312 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2135 time: 2019-03-27 15:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x821005aef0ee233db5aa3bf7d27cfe7c451dc39938caf3037551d4bbef13b97bBlock Operator
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