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 2373950 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2375337 epoch_slot_no: 20937 block_no: 2373839 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2372 time: 2019-03-27 18:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe694b1cfc543f3324abaf7328d657f17b4881ee21bcc0fbfacbc7a07b1bae13Block Operator
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