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 2374821 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2376207 epoch_slot_no: 207 block_no: 2374709 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3527 time: 2019-03-27 22:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83e4b22a69afc96c0a7a4053d650f6d43a2870128c39ec84a417278797823ffaBlock Operator
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