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 2376790 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2378176 epoch_slot_no: 2176 block_no: 2376678 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8800 time: 2019-03-28 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ab5b05ee8eb818d7282b6db63bbf0d6e9a6b4c9c1985680545a9e759dd5970cBlock Operator
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