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 2379046 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2380432 epoch_slot_no: 4432 block_no: 2378934 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11102 time: 2019-03-28 22:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33bd63d1ac6504a01c75c86349ea583efb838f3dc4ab14a3e394d46aeeb597fbBlock Operator
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