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 2380856 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2382242 epoch_slot_no: 6242 block_no: 2380744 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3241 time: 2019-03-29 08:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5743ae359c0678e8ddb698edc69175fa715915faaca6b5e02fa0285792bd3b6dBlock Operator
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