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 2376621 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2378007 epoch_slot_no: 2007 block_no: 2376509 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-28 08:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa90213803b31a9e372124dc3cefca3bb80fe284475f4f8268523f6d8ba0a37ebBlock Operator
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