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 2374638 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2376024 epoch_slot_no: 24 block_no: 2374526 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2362 time: 2019-03-27 21:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ac159bf0d27a74d890881c48a83466cf5d4af5421eece8c4d4bc33d50909df1Block Operator
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