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 2380725 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2382111 epoch_slot_no: 6111 block_no: 2380613 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2369 time: 2019-03-29 07:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x275a3e9471a33dd371e858d7bf8fec5e63fe94716d943f2ccd83950082f8d83aBlock Operator
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