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 2378690 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2380076 epoch_slot_no: 4076 block_no: 2378578 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1324 time: 2019-03-28 20:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf6e9ca138dc17123dc795cd2a56f57226f06e8f4db2e9a88b6e909d69380cb9Block Operator
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