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 2374279 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2375666 epoch_slot_no: 21266 block_no: 2374168 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-03-27 19:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfea09f8b8d037f08f24b278a5e6694267e1c7a5465356bf0265f72e299a4bafBlock Operator
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