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 2380002 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2381388 epoch_slot_no: 5388 block_no: 2379890 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3549 time: 2019-03-29 03:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x600469319c8c396fb411624a5c92a6e2ddbf3a543d33167a5c68015153698545Block Operator
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