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 2379899 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2381285 epoch_slot_no: 5285 block_no: 2379787 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2019-03-29 03:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x317b6c157b2f4d324e4ae6f08a169806bdd14b0e922d7cf592cd457343a8e155Block Operator
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