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 2374575 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2375962 epoch_slot_no: 21562 block_no: 2374464 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1896 time: 2019-03-27 21:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10aaf3fd7b7cc27fed37b07bdbe91b14e17ec4d35a087b8934727d683b6725a8Block Operator
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