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 2373828 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2375215 epoch_slot_no: 20815 block_no: 2373717 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3499 time: 2019-03-27 17:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b4769b445e40318fb957a5da22ec19c1305fa0225928c60c0267a12f3338b93Block Operator
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