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 2374140 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2375527 epoch_slot_no: 21127 block_no: 2374029 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3083 time: 2019-03-27 19:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06e3b5182256b148751a36ed0707ac92fe70b83aeb6e2a3759e1421d2b2d6695Block Operator
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