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 2378569 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2379955 epoch_slot_no: 3955 block_no: 2378457 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2177 time: 2019-03-28 19:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x173f9eaa5a2ddbddbb8b4f0fa453f111ee72de4a0228a05a2ba341f343f296ecBlock Operator
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