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 2378302 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2379688 epoch_slot_no: 3688 block_no: 2378190 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1314 time: 2019-03-28 18:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fba61a83770fc8ed3dd577d3cf42d5245f41f70441a6530bffdccdd8c68a2b0Block Operator
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