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 2378980 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2380366 epoch_slot_no: 4366 block_no: 2378868 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2019-03-28 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf94856a36ff93692f4d65a3c6a8919d9582ca81e7e632bc1fbbe028636cec78dBlock Operator
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