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 2374574 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2375961 epoch_slot_no: 21561 block_no: 2374463 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3192 time: 2019-03-27 21:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2649c09c1cb4f675d74e1218c608c25a9e6d7a36587711974c90d1f68ca750e1Block Operator
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