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 2380353 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2381739 epoch_slot_no: 5739 block_no: 2380241 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 22834 time: 2019-03-29 05:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9846f2cbcd29ffee4e548afced5884b1e8299aab5483c27ce4f7a17ea2021bb3Block Operator
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