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 2373630 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2375017 epoch_slot_no: 20617 block_no: 2373519 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3759 time: 2019-03-27 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf05472005aa81b9abc31c01f8cd1096243e4d051d6e2635d12b9c9ba6bfe0a41Block Operator
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