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 2380841 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2382227 epoch_slot_no: 6227 block_no: 2380729 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3704 time: 2019-03-29 08:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75ee41bfc719e43dd450f0babab49d7ae0f79a6c521d46ff715c65e88db3001bBlock Operator
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