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 2374530 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2375917 epoch_slot_no: 21517 block_no: 2374419 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3604 time: 2019-03-27 21:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9ad98fa50ed85a7c547771bf31dd4c92a862ad9eb3f44a15acf39b64de61113Block Operator
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