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 2380421 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2381807 epoch_slot_no: 5807 block_no: 2380309 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2585 time: 2019-03-29 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2ef359123f0b6e0de598ed55036a1f9537d6d86fed3c493bce484d2737619c5Block Operator
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