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 2373508 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2374895 epoch_slot_no: 20495 block_no: 2373397 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5250 time: 2019-03-27 15:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5dfaa5cafb07ad453e578a638cad2248c5c2218ba54cd510d94dc64bfcafb8bBlock Operator
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