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 2380780 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2382166 epoch_slot_no: 6166 block_no: 2380668 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2260 time: 2019-03-29 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ac313fda45eec65f71559f57893e3a37974bfc9b8260d9f468d5538c291ebbcBlock Operator
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