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 2374168 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2375555 epoch_slot_no: 21155 block_no: 2374057 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1317 time: 2019-03-27 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5dbf7b5e4a4114a0a17d21f58619220f12a1a8ef2dfa330060b65a1a32cb06afBlock Operator
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