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 2373993 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2375380 epoch_slot_no: 20980 block_no: 2373882 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2788 time: 2019-03-27 18:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3172ffb29f8439c5a67a677db34e18e9c258e68b93beffe426352321870e1418Block Operator
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