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 2374081 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2375468 epoch_slot_no: 21068 block_no: 2373970 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2735 time: 2019-03-27 18:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00b998f72fc8358c9b414dccabc8cd76c4f69d545c31621d048d41e8419f9fa3Block Operator
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