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 2373579 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2374966 epoch_slot_no: 20566 block_no: 2373468 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2019-03-27 16:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16e7c1bfe1d920056e3f76413c5a1b93ee1292c4d8a3f16d03b6a7793911bc30Block Operator
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