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 2379955 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2381341 epoch_slot_no: 5341 block_no: 2379843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2432 time: 2019-03-29 03:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50e6ecdb826bafc8b63c271667d1b2bc3f9e42cc74b3236c339dc0c0562d6c7aBlock Operator
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