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 2373426 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2374813 epoch_slot_no: 20413 block_no: 2373315 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1740 time: 2019-03-27 15:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c0b18e870e19ee85b82a1f2a0c3f43f00c61dce3166f3cd616608ef5e728883Block Operator
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