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 2378590 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2379976 epoch_slot_no: 3976 block_no: 2378478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2281 time: 2019-03-28 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef2079a2196ae417dddb115f29667f5978d7615777f506c914da543f70663d03Block Operator
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