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 2373979 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2375366 epoch_slot_no: 20966 block_no: 2373868 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1674 time: 2019-03-27 18:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51a797a0c57ce7328e763ecd78ad37bac57b653e5922def8da85c3bf1a16749fBlock Operator
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