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 2380391 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2381777 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 2380279 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2019-03-29 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c3871e59146ba148c381553df45b60b9305e1397ec39fdd05c4dce2512aa43aBlock Operator
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