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 2378970 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2380356 epoch_slot_no: 4356 block_no: 2378858 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5664 time: 2019-03-28 21:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca2235341b73c58b2ca52db3e9d4984717ce0e43df36aad0146a71aacf3921beBlock Operator
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