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 2379142 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2380528 epoch_slot_no: 4528 block_no: 2379030 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-03-28 22:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe6de9213ba416499d82fdfaa39ac3222bcb3344e06474d3c29fb4217c987e31Block Operator
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