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 2379230 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2380616 epoch_slot_no: 4616 block_no: 2379118 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2504 time: 2019-03-28 23:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95a4bb0f1f335a721bfff0afb5f575bffb1b6ec22b8636a0e7505c2dc13ea578Block Operator
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