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 2381177 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2382563 epoch_slot_no: 6563 block_no: 2381065 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2843 time: 2019-03-29 10:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63bfee7df9ec12775bbfef274955063cd166a0eb7e3a9555a9f64b98d0dc6576Block Operator
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