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 2373729 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2375116 epoch_slot_no: 20716 block_no: 2373618 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3718 time: 2019-03-27 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8c5afc8af7fc910f02a11a05fd5f60723f91cc30988ad408aa6f6c31ea2e047Block Operator
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