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 2379627 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2381013 epoch_slot_no: 5013 block_no: 2379515 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3725 time: 2019-03-29 01:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc29601e747853b5dcfcfcabe09d6cd13065e136095d8411de00c0ec68375f3b7Block Operator
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