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 2376330 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2377716 epoch_slot_no: 1716 block_no: 2376218 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1940 time: 2019-03-28 07:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae92a69f6d187d0986a0f2c9eeef5373cec53e11afdde166472f6c3f8392481cBlock Operator
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