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 2376818 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2378204 epoch_slot_no: 2204 block_no: 2376706 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1497 time: 2019-03-28 09:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3740c06a39a9815ff712db6c60001bd8eeaee0b7e98eb81a985e2fc9a890dbfBlock Operator
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