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 2374874 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2376260 epoch_slot_no: 260 block_no: 2374762 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1402 time: 2019-03-27 23:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd99456c8ae1437321cc0cee734b4a3b2a59c06f48dd2d7607f46c51a1fac5ec3Block Operator
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