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 2376712 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2378098 epoch_slot_no: 2098 block_no: 2376600 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3702 time: 2019-03-28 09:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x284ed31e66bf888099c216363e94e4e5182e5b3eacff804aa6d60ceef47352e9Block Operator
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