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 2374469 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2375856 epoch_slot_no: 21456 block_no: 2374358 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3645 time: 2019-03-27 20:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e0c364d5653e17b43dbf4d58ada450515b64a055c6972c0572f1858e0557906Block Operator
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