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 2380765 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2382151 epoch_slot_no: 6151 block_no: 2380653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3586 time: 2019-03-29 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc28361916fd0c2cc92fb45f564bd09182b1b21034cca51a6fd377242059bd68dBlock Operator
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