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 2381110 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2382496 epoch_slot_no: 6496 block_no: 2380998 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1718 time: 2019-03-29 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x913464517f8de233d1a544f7c9d5b28930fbfce8d02a4e82d7d5a3fb4e240c40Block Operator
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