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 2373909 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2375296 epoch_slot_no: 20896 block_no: 2373798 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9472 time: 2019-03-27 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4403c5f134ee8101f92f2c9e2dd7b6d5cf6581d1bf2d8965f74ab44227703f46Block Operator
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