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 2380080 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2381466 epoch_slot_no: 5466 block_no: 2379968 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1610 time: 2019-03-29 04:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x236f25bdb01d73080f0b95bbaf8f9d71d9000022cf7ab7d6fb005c970a2d123eBlock Operator
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