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 2379214 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2380600 epoch_slot_no: 4600 block_no: 2379102 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3401 time: 2019-03-28 23:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0f2191fdbf48e0b7bf296f469860657459ec3fcc8be001d3d1a43c7de745ed4Block Operator
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