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 2373569 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374956 epoch_slot_no: 20556 block_no: 2373458 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3561 time: 2019-03-27 15:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c664d55cc8c6ac6a0a683a8b29990b5252aaf7e8cc29de7627eadd88473df4fBlock Operator
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