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 2374270 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2375657 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 2374159 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8072 time: 2019-03-27 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25f74d8ac2063b185cdb8be9c6d421fdddb091fb62659bb1dde92d5612c8eeceBlock Operator
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