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 2373837 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2375224 epoch_slot_no: 20824 block_no: 2373726 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1247 time: 2019-03-27 17:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2aa36377bf0eb1f2de22a6d8f8070d61a88ab419818463af09904c133728600cBlock Operator
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