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 2376544 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2377930 epoch_slot_no: 1930 block_no: 2376432 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4672 time: 2019-03-28 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf95a029156c70695c8b059e8fd89007f8f7364e0cbd73c7a356c2b166c9eec7dBlock Operator
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