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 2376956 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2378342 epoch_slot_no: 2342 block_no: 2376844 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2385 time: 2019-03-28 10:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ce8d6d9ed20a50b5749be2821f645fff4facd4d321db94daf2b2cfc6e6cc3ffBlock Operator
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