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 2373462 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374849 epoch_slot_no: 20449 block_no: 2373351 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8100 time: 2019-03-27 15:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d2a1817d4aac7f5cbde0a87935fed4c7924c24f31c207d0df9d1e332725f22fBlock Operator
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