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 2380167 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2381553 epoch_slot_no: 5553 block_no: 2380055 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1549 time: 2019-03-29 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07be3eb30d428a29e93613e3e4c41f96afe549eb0cad3145accbe0b95bceb88aBlock Operator
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