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 2374072 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2375459 epoch_slot_no: 21059 block_no: 2373961 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4995 time: 2019-03-27 18:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cfefadace782a46f7dde0dedd2c8d9f6ab855f1c1255911dadc47324a168b01Block Operator
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