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 2380411 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2381797 epoch_slot_no: 5797 block_no: 2380299 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2615 time: 2019-03-29 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6096fa7b1ee5b9695d6cec8796ce30e4d2f21e2aa2af6cbcce12009a6c9c9b78Block Operator
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