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 2378269 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2379655 epoch_slot_no: 3655 block_no: 2378157 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3152 time: 2019-03-28 18:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14c0f903a938289ce5a74889080a3b5e2604abb618c842d6624d25b6e45a10d1Block Operator
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