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 2376757 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2378143 epoch_slot_no: 2143 block_no: 2376645 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3970 time: 2019-03-28 09:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36d0581caa67914a6ce24e674f0cc3e6cde8aae56f66c9f9dd6787f55aa0c92dBlock Operator
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