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 2374255 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2375642 epoch_slot_no: 21242 block_no: 2374144 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3666 time: 2019-03-27 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7c5936d4560194e52f71940a121d370fe69ed146bec5cebd86b017c84067731Block Operator
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