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 2376971 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2378357 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 2376859 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7665 time: 2019-03-28 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaabc4210adf28638e23a262681eaa85214d7e5f66d587f6cfc8fd02531e110bfBlock Operator
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