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 2374480 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2375867 epoch_slot_no: 21467 block_no: 2374369 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2019-03-27 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f4646a797dbfd975268f9654b6e37667e9872fe855283ea76e2e1240d7a5456Block Operator
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