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 2379734 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2381120 epoch_slot_no: 5120 block_no: 2379622 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2810 time: 2019-03-29 02:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5df2c801e8b1d2f6b2bede130346e2b6b5555fb11851989ca560586d4ba081eBlock Operator
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