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 2375274 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2376660 epoch_slot_no: 660 block_no: 2375162 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1719 time: 2019-03-28 01:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3e550959235bf73534b59496e95ea234fde28b421f59f3c5034d4998338e5caBlock Operator
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