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 2381100 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2382486 epoch_slot_no: 6486 block_no: 2380988 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6579 time: 2019-03-29 09:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa29c6a5944b6d2c1d4b81d7150fd64a9d5901357b4cab0de87ff28bb390472a9Block Operator
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