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 2374786 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2376172 epoch_slot_no: 172 block_no: 2374674 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1562 time: 2019-03-27 22:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x429343bf0c07ca7cbaa800ad1698f1ce692c11a9570ac7c4fe2f97d9728376f1Block Operator
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