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 2380874 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2382260 epoch_slot_no: 6260 block_no: 2380762 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2280 time: 2019-03-29 08:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2021ac3704476c0fa30cb926a31b2be7e78734c6bb2385575b865c50f44c1dfBlock Operator
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