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 2378757 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2380143 epoch_slot_no: 4143 block_no: 2378645 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2200 time: 2019-03-28 20:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41960998ea1511439866eea263d9ae5b36ce18984c27889e3629486da3d92bb7Block Operator
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