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 2373999 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2375386 epoch_slot_no: 20986 block_no: 2373888 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3079 time: 2019-03-27 18:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdac88475660a5e5870db07da49729a07f5eab04675fe8022caba7cca0f574726Block Operator
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