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 2378419 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2379805 epoch_slot_no: 3805 block_no: 2378307 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 992 time: 2019-03-28 18:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfea219a971af0abb074a7c89d424c0036a15fbd8a21884a567df768ac87dfe5aBlock Operator
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