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 2380435 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2381821 epoch_slot_no: 5821 block_no: 2380323 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-03-29 06:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bb83bc179ade61815cc8503d9c9ca7500d4d600e1e8c7bba586c5cae70e54e3Block Operator
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