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 2373659 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2375046 epoch_slot_no: 20646 block_no: 2373548 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1503 time: 2019-03-27 16:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5fb24abdfc5adb2e4fd7f12243df073af40ca51841431352e4d4e28f9d682c4Block Operator
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