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 2376049 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2377435 epoch_slot_no: 1435 block_no: 2375937 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6509 time: 2019-03-28 05:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26fbe01d000e4ddf926a5a160b991e573a9f8a6c0bf9ed49172bd4c67c13587cBlock Operator
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