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 2379470 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2380856 epoch_slot_no: 4856 block_no: 2379358 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-03-29 00:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3df364df200f07e921c9f7e380bc616d75cfb3d4629f06ed11966f29e7d75bd1Block Operator
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