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 2374499 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2375886 epoch_slot_no: 21486 block_no: 2374388 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3994 time: 2019-03-27 21:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc46b989dee9c9bf2afcafd6bf73c6a84148a44357f042f8fc6f06435641719f7Block Operator
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