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 2378080 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2379466 epoch_slot_no: 3466 block_no: 2377968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4275 time: 2019-03-28 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a2e360678ad6aac92ea83fbf9739d97d94ad30a092467112e16c91f94a2200aBlock Operator
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