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 2378559 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2379945 epoch_slot_no: 3945 block_no: 2378447 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2338 time: 2019-03-28 19:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x403f07ad16a3e01855320f40e0467731fec2119b2d47881fef2006bfcc89dcd0Block Operator
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