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 2374050 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2375437 epoch_slot_no: 21037 block_no: 2373939 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2576 time: 2019-03-27 18:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75bf18a191d2297acf6050eab513047da1d51f2699cc0483d947d025d882b8a4Block Operator
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