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 2373523 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374910 epoch_slot_no: 20510 block_no: 2373412 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5218 time: 2019-03-27 15:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa460ab61bb74df4a8f8702bb7fe2b4a7832b1d7a32b01c197c9aaa354da8fc1bBlock Operator
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