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 2373972 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2375359 epoch_slot_no: 20959 block_no: 2373861 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2064 time: 2019-03-27 18:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ee3a7a61a9c8d23141221a93e5f01ca2de70f6f9a9a6bc7727a59e38b416cd0Block Operator
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