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 2374362 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2375749 epoch_slot_no: 21349 block_no: 2374251 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2339 time: 2019-03-27 20:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81900a9a6101562f0a50d1d9a5c353cab0417e8423661774bd9f148dceba9872Block Operator
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