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 2374269 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2375656 epoch_slot_no: 21256 block_no: 2374158 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4282 time: 2019-03-27 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20d7fadfe199d628b657620cf0f431d3df866af25d98d898f7f77d831766de40Block Operator
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