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 2374121 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2375508 epoch_slot_no: 21108 block_no: 2374010 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1128 time: 2019-03-27 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f303da195becb653f3e50cd12c274a6e3a2bc585cc3d175f4089c94c6ab296dBlock Operator
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