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 2374042 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2375429 epoch_slot_no: 21029 block_no: 2373931 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3862 time: 2019-03-27 18:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57201e38a85fe41b1797dfa34d5affafa4812f0abb9f8753d6b2cbd5db331594Block Operator
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