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 2380894 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2382280 epoch_slot_no: 6280 block_no: 2380782 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2019-03-29 08:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd0de6bbcf93098a81f91ad0f4f54797aa8baae7c9c4776e1a77f5f1e696ad7bBlock Operator
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