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 2379402 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2380788 epoch_slot_no: 4788 block_no: 2379290 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2039 time: 2019-03-29 00:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fefd1ee64c1fb4c0720f9c012837ae26f82737db69258a5527af2df03f636b4Block Operator
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