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 2378587 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2379973 epoch_slot_no: 3973 block_no: 2378475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1177 time: 2019-03-28 19:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28c54e3da658844b73b2ac2d1c9c8841d2318147342d575b44b66fcd0b834e5cBlock Operator
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