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 2380692 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2382078 epoch_slot_no: 6078 block_no: 2380580 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-03-29 07:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5983c82bf47922ea80ce297476ecd6276964cb733f168890a43f10f4a5024480Block Operator
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