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 2378570 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2379956 epoch_slot_no: 3956 block_no: 2378458 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1781 time: 2019-03-28 19:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25406faf63703c83f9f2c2c21c48691529e22d0ad703a28016a283c127fc3acaBlock Operator
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