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 2373615 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2375002 epoch_slot_no: 20602 block_no: 2373504 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5833 time: 2019-03-27 16:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa27112cb724a2be9a40190d91151926fd812e57b5bb99225f5a85be28cc9522eBlock Operator
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