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 2378178 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2379564 epoch_slot_no: 3564 block_no: 2378066 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2299 time: 2019-03-28 17:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa01f8645c34c2e0c68c9e1dad8e27d53280b249cf0c3900ba16a1a23ea6862fBlock Operator
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