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 2378787 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2380173 epoch_slot_no: 4173 block_no: 2378675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3930 time: 2019-03-28 20:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1593b0cea7098beef6e2c98401d9806e087bb69ff6a0ae164b2d29059d48f870Block Operator
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