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 2373549 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2374936 epoch_slot_no: 20536 block_no: 2373438 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2019-03-27 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc33d429c79a3b18111ad681f1e9ddc54ecc686eb362ce00639fc9c35502888d4Block Operator
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