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 2374866 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2376252 epoch_slot_no: 252 block_no: 2374754 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3212 time: 2019-03-27 23:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc86f88daff8f82540e0163a57b4132ba28816c6f247f683fad0d6070a34abd8Block Operator
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