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 2378818 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2380204 epoch_slot_no: 4204 block_no: 2378706 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4953 time: 2019-03-28 21:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x199c5df3d29dcce6bc6cf1cb3c56d1648836b6463f44baa14962b3b23abbc9edBlock Operator
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