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 2373461 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374848 epoch_slot_no: 20448 block_no: 2373350 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1227 time: 2019-03-27 15:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc51e4a3f846b24262982a698fc27af46d083ce754bea5ca08ea5c4bacaa8f3eeBlock Operator
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