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 2381054 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2382440 epoch_slot_no: 6440 block_no: 2380942 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-03-29 09:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x299594d6cb5145c7d0aede3866d39f5853f98bbadda7be002d1767ecab24bae0Block Operator
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