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 2373486 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2374873 epoch_slot_no: 20473 block_no: 2373375 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-27 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b6dc2483c864fd9c7e7b53c6ae5c5584c9b7d365a25a180c86351a3685ab1adBlock Operator
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