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 2380981 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2382367 epoch_slot_no: 6367 block_no: 2380869 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1372 time: 2019-03-29 09:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd798af70a0a33f57a1da0b20d0ba84aa3537f3856edbf73205b3d8b6cff9ac4eBlock Operator
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