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 2373983 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2375370 epoch_slot_no: 20970 block_no: 2373872 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-03-27 18:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ad079424de5aaaff674afe420a89f0b1e30ad0d684bb0ecdbfa273eaf9f8644Block Operator
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