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 2373610 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2374997 epoch_slot_no: 20597 block_no: 2373499 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1317 time: 2019-03-27 16:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d6a77d111260215b903a2595ca2658705645ec8536fc09aa2374ea0d19665f5Block Operator
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