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 2379154 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2380540 epoch_slot_no: 4540 block_no: 2379042 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-03-28 22:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x043fb1e94636fa6a80dae50ec25d3f90aa4f35008026ffaa301b9f1cf1ad18d4Block Operator
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