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 2379016 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2380402 epoch_slot_no: 4402 block_no: 2378904 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1627 time: 2019-03-28 22:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49cc3dd45d3f2e79a347031159fc5b67513e6c37f18d7859b80ee606b17389f4Block Operator
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