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 2378591 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2379977 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 2378479 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3352 time: 2019-03-28 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa78d151309d24e959528a7ba88ecb62f307092ce993b0ce97f1ab8b8b4252cf3Block Operator
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