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 2379612 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2380998 epoch_slot_no: 4998 block_no: 2379500 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2017 time: 2019-03-29 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e177f49cbc4e57642c31c19323f740c7a4fe90ca7fe0b32b3e56f63d1c68605Block Operator
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