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 2374103 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2375490 epoch_slot_no: 21090 block_no: 2373992 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2934 time: 2019-03-27 18:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9cad999f81088e8d1aaec61b48f0a1ed895fcd0a0efa425fed7d053871baf88Block Operator
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