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 2379001 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2380387 epoch_slot_no: 4387 block_no: 2378889 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2554 time: 2019-03-28 22:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe3ba8e2f1cc1b04bb13e26e260a957ada0bfddd291a123a478ee7eb9eba205eBlock Operator
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