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 2378543 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2379929 epoch_slot_no: 3929 block_no: 2378431 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6285 time: 2019-03-28 19:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa483d1a108cfe05a79969177e7467acb7c0116ef9a74f39e8d54f5cfba9b9e77Block Operator
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