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 2380500 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2381886 epoch_slot_no: 5886 block_no: 2380388 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1754 time: 2019-03-29 06:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35d50d25c41bea574e76fe3513b57fb195b491176d6423e8a8186a5b156465b9Block Operator
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