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 2376940 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2378326 epoch_slot_no: 2326 block_no: 2376828 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2330 time: 2019-03-28 10:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5019edd0dee91b66cccd0b080baf8f2a54a3329cd696316e49f1cfec5c6c27d4Block Operator
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