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 2374038 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2375425 epoch_slot_no: 21025 block_no: 2373927 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5564 time: 2019-03-27 18:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89450bb4d881a0d77d05e05faa7e7010daaa9474e498580537b4138b8e8d30f1Block Operator
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