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 2374094 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2375481 epoch_slot_no: 21081 block_no: 2373983 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2723 time: 2019-03-27 18:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ad2da2874009f6a24274cd16c281c65433dac850f9d724289e27aa842fa62d8Block Operator
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