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 2380201 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2381587 epoch_slot_no: 5587 block_no: 2380089 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7221 time: 2019-03-29 04:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec5e885a1fa3e3e56b07b9e53cf39528c7a415d2696093ac6203c6a301068b6aBlock Operator
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