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 2376611 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2377997 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 2376499 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4088 time: 2019-03-28 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf122da57501c0f672bdb2d6487f7990fa11b0c21dad60b3037150bb7e62365bBlock Operator
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