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 2374472 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2375859 epoch_slot_no: 21459 block_no: 2374361 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2019-03-27 20:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12921a18b5da4422ea6dc83f9e83e66b2378ac0f8fd783bdd7c2b9ea0a10d496Block Operator
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