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 2378391 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2379777 epoch_slot_no: 3777 block_no: 2378279 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2018 time: 2019-03-28 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4420773f83bf01ceb7683d866e287b6ca1000d4108543d6ba80bdf40d47418f4Block Operator
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